Because loving yourself goes beyond Valentine’s Day
One of the best and honest discussions about self-love is when Carrie Bradshaw said, “The most exciting, challenging, and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you you love, well, that’s just fabulous.” It’s a popular misconception that loving yourself is a linear process—it’s not. In fact, it’s complex. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.
Let’s be honest. Our relationship with ourselves means and looks different everyday. There are undoubtedly moments where you love your character while on some occasions, you don’t, and that is okay. Take into consideration that the best form of self-love is choosing to be kind to yourself even if you feel like you don’t deserve it.
For this story, we listed small acts of self-love that can be easily incorporated into an everyday routine. Scroll down and find what works best for you.
Practice appreciating yourself
Our inner critic often influences the way we think about ourselves. Let’s challenge that. Take your time and identify three things that you appreciate about yourself. Write down moments that made you feel beautiful or empowered. The purpose of this activity is to acknowledge the good in yourself. It’s a great practice to humbly honor your character, your efforts, and your work.
Discover activities that is true to you
The process might sound a bit cliché, but disconnecting from social media gives you time to discover activities that feed your mind and soul. Visit a nearby bookstore and find a good book that speaks to you. Grab your phone and start practicing photography. Invite your friends for a soul cycling session. Discover a new artist to add on your playlist. It’s a small act that helps you know yourself better.
Look after yourself
There is more than one way to practice self-love. And that includes the small acts like keeping yourself hydrated and full. In the realm of beauty, a great way to look after yourself is to make sure that your top shelf products are made to love your skin. A great example is YOU Beauty’s Advanced Youth Series. Each formula is formulated with Plantide X, a plant-derived peptide which helps strengthen the skin’s resilience by repairing the collagen proteins.
It’s a line meticulously designed to future-proof the skin. The Revitalizing Micro Essence, for one, works to strengthen the skin barrier. Meanwhile, the Intensive Peptide Serum is created to reduce the appearance of fine lines. Another standout product that can’t be left unmentioned is the brand’s best-selling Recharging Peptide Eye Cream, which is admired for its ability to enhance the under-eye area by reducing puffiness and circles.
In addition, YOU Beauty also introduced two new products in the collection: The Line-Smoothing Peptide Day Cream with SPF15 and The Line-Smoothing Peptide Night Cream. The latest offerings are set to help maintain skin elasticity while combating early signs of aging. The result? A healthy, lifted, bouncy and hydrated skin.
All in all, these small yet significant steps to loving yourself like never before are easy enough to do and incorporate into your daily routine.
