Practice loving yourself every day, whether you wear plus size lingerie or a practically invisible Brazilian thong.

 What Do You Mean Love Myself? 

Loving yourself means being kind, patient and nuturing to your own body and soul. Treat yourself like you would treat your best friend. If they started complaining about their weight you most likely wouldn’t tell them that yes, they are fat and what’s the use in even trying. No, you would be their personal cheerleader, advisor, confidante and support team.

 What’s The Point?  

When you can love and appreciate yourself, wonderful things can happen for you and those around you. You can bring love, health and joy into your life. Okay, you may feel you already love yourself. That’s great - I’d love to get some of your perspectives on this subject – please give me some feedback. But, what if you don’t really like yourself? For instance, you think you’re too fat, you’re too thin, you get depressed or anxious or irritable and take it out on someone else.  How can you even start to appreciate who you really are?

 How to Begin 

Start by doing things for yourself that are loving and kind. Perhaps, give yourself time to luxuriate in a sensual bubble bath, take yourself to the movie you’ve been waiting for, enjoy receiving a free makeover at the cosmetic counter, add more nutritious food to your meals, forgive yourself for whatever you think is necessary, start complimenting yourself instead of automatically listening to that critical (unfair) little voice in your head, slip into some sexy lingerie and dance around the room to your favourite music – life really isn’t all that serious. Start noticing that critical voice in your head – you might be surprised at how that little dickens is constantly trying to bring you down. When you look in the mirror what does it say? Does it pick out your (so called) flaws, tell you that you are unattractive, stupid, useless and unworthy of love? Can you instead catch that voice and tell it to get lost and replace it with something more realistic like – “hello gorgeous, you sure have kissable lips, look at those shining eyes, my those curves are tempting”. It may sound silly but it really does make a difference. When I was younger and felt unattractive and anxious about social situations my sister would say - just walk in there like you’re the Queen of Sheba (she didn’t actually say the Queen of Sheba – she said like Queen Sh**t) – it’s not always easy to begin with, but it works. 

Yeah, But I Don’t Believe It 

 Okay don’t believe, but, fake it ‘til you make it. It doesn’t matter, at this moment, if you truly believe it. Just by starting out with the intention of doing some of these things, you are saying to yourself, yes, I do have something valuable to offer, I know who I am inside and if someone else can’t recognize that, it’s their loss – not mine. I am worthy, loveable, intelligent, kind and very fortunate are the people who have the priviledge of calling me friend. Love yourself just as you are because you’re perfect right now (reminds me of  Bridget Jones diary) – but, oh, so true! 

 I would love to know your perspectives and experiences so please visit my blog at www.LusciousPlus.net to make any comments.