14 simple ways to practice self-love and achieve success in life and business

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Written By Felecia Etienne
 

14 simple ways to practice self-love and achieve success in life and business

As a female entrepreneur, professional, or mom, it can be tough to find time for yourself. But practicing self-love is essential - not only for your own happiness and wellbeing but also for your success. 

When you don't take care of yourself, you're not only doing a disservice to yourself, but you're also doing a disservice to your loved ones and your business.

Hi, my name is Felecia Etienne, and I am a Certified High-Performance Success Coach and Business and Life Strategist for 42% ambitious female entrepreneurs and professionals. I help those overwhelmed, stressed-out bosses to maximize their time, energy, and productivity so they can be present and intentional with the vital aspects of their life.

We all know that practicing self-love is key to a happy and successful life.

Here are fourteen simple ways to practice self-love and achieve success! 

1. Take a moment for yourself every day

This doesn't have to be a long, drawn-out experience. Just set aside 10 minutes of alone time to breathe and relax. Try something new that you've never done before.

2. Be kind to yourself

We all have flaws. Instead of beating yourself up about it, just try your best and move on. Focus on the positive things that are going on in your life instead of dwelling on the negative. It's definitely more enjoyable!

3. Practice gratitude daily

This is an exercise I like to do every morning. Sit down and write about everything you’re grateful for in your life. It doesn't have to be big, just write anything that makes you smile when you think about it!

4. Love yourself from within

You can't love others or give them what they need if you don't have a healthy relationship with yourself. Think about what you like about yourself and remember the times when you felt truly happy.

5. Be open to change

Life is full of ups and downs, but we can't let negativity pull us down. Instead, we should embrace change and realize that every moment in life teaches us something new and important!

6. Practice self-care

This is a big one! Taking care of ourselves is sometimes hard to do, but it's important to make time for ourselves. Whether it be taking a bubble bath or going out with friends, we all deserve it!

7. Don't be afraid of failure

The road to success is always going to have some bumps along the way. People are going to criticize you, but at the end of the day, it's what YOU think that matters. Don't be afraid of failure. Use it as motivation to become a better person!

Self-love is something we all need sometimes in order to grow and overcome obstacles. Try using these simple steps next time you're feeling down or discouraged.

8. Eat healthily and exercise regularly

This one might seem like common sense, but it's important both physically and emotionally healthy to practice healthy eating habits and get your body moving.

9. Take responsibility for your life

You can't always count on other people to do things for you. Take charge of your situation, learn new skills, and practice creative problem-solving to achieve the life you want!

10. Treat yourself with compassion

It's easy to be harsh on ourselves when things don't go the way we want them to. We all make mistakes, but showing ourselves some compassion is the first step towards improving!

11. Don't settle for less than you deserve

You are worth so much more than you think you are. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If someone doesn't treat you the way that you deserve, then move on to someone who will!

12. Don't let fear control your life

We all have things that scare us. But at the end of the day, you are in control of your life. Not anyone else! If you're afraid, take a leap of faith and go for it because the worst thing that can happen is you'll learn something from it!

13. Practice self-love every day of your life

If you can take the time to love yourself, you will become a better person for yourself and those around you. We all deserve happiness and we should always strive for that, despite how low we feel sometimes.

14. Connect with your authentic self.

One of the best ways to start practicing self-love is to connect with your authentic self. This means getting in touch with who you really are, not who you think you should be. What makes you happy? What do you stand for? Spend time getting to know yourself on a deeper level.

So what are you waiting for… 

Get started with your self-love journey today! And if you need a little extra help, be sure to download our free self-love toolkit. It’s packed full of tips, tricks, and exercises to help you on your way. We can’t wait to see the amazing things you accomplish when you start loving yourself as much as we love you.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading this article. I hope that you can find some happiness through these simple ways to practice self-love today.

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Felecia Etienne helps women professionals and entrepreneurs own their power and achieve success in life and business on their terms.  Felecia’s goal is to help overworked, overstressed, and underappreciated women become powerful beyond measure and live a limitless life.  As a certified peak performance coach, business strategist, and certified success principles trainer, she provides the necessary tools, resources, and business acumen to help multiply bottom-line results, increase overall productivity and resilience without burnout, stress, or overwhelm.

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