Well it’s my favourite time of the month when we receive some wisdom from an inspirational person who promotes the value of self-love in their work. The lovely Sarah Prout bestselling author and entrepeneur who writes about LOVE, in all its many valuable forms, shares her insights. She is the co-founder of Älska, an inspirational publishing company, and has created the exciting Adventures in Manifesting series. Her message is simple…it’s to live your life being conscious of the things you LOVE.
It can seem trite when we hear the words ‘just love yourself’. How would you suggest that someone does this if they don’t know where to start?
I would suggest if the concept of loving yourself is too overwhelming that a good place to start is by just being kind to yourself. A more gentle approach to self-love and self-care is essential in the early stages of tapping into your own power. Loving yourself is about creating a vibrant life for yourself that needs you to be the best version of yourself to enjoy it.
What’s the best self-love tip you have ever heard?
The best self-love tip I’ve ever heard is that if you place yourself in the shoes of your daughter how would you want her to feel about herself? I grew up with a mother that always said she was ugly and didn’t have a healthy level of self-esteem. This was such a blessing because I followed in her footsteps and found her to be such a powerful teacher. She was a role model that I knew I didn’t want to replicate (even though I love her).
My daughter is 5 and I want her to love herself and never feel issues of worthiness. I want her to know her own power and never doubt her beauty or uniqueness.
How do you bring yourself back into your heart when you are feeling down on yourself?
I remember once looking in the mirror and thinking that my legs looked fat that day. The same afternoon I was walking behind a man that had lost his left leg! Gratitude is such a powerful force. Next time you feel like you’re getting down on yourself physically, it’s a great idea to think of those less fortunate than yourself. If you’ve got fresh air filling your lungs, with every breath it means you are alive and beautiful!
Reframing your mindset and breaking your pattern can be really powerful too. Get on a roller coaster, spin around in a circle, have a cold shower or stick your head in the freezer for 10 minutes. Tony Robbins say that physiology changes psychology! If you’re feeling down on yourself then it’s time to get out of your own head and distract yourself. Spend your energy wisely!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts Sarah. How powerful if we could all set the intention to consider how we would like children to feel about themselves – and role model this behaviour for them.
One lucky reader will win 2 inspirational books from the fantastic Adventures in Manifesting Series. Simply tell us in 40 words or less by 27th February “what self-love legacy would you like to leave for your child?”
