A five-day guide to self-love
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Love yourself: it’s such a simple yet revolutionary concept.
After all, we love our friends, family, and partners unconditionally, and yet appreciating oneself sometimes feels like a chore. But we’re here to help change that.
In honour of Valentine’s Day (AKA the most romantic day of the year), we’re challenging you to love yourself first.
From eating food you love to enjoying the little things, here is a five-day guide of self-love practices to inspire you to do whatever makes you feel good.
Monday: Nourish yourself
Forget feasting your eyes, nourishing your body is the best way to show it some love. Treat yourself to a decadent breakfast like this sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free vanilla bean and coconut breakfast recipe. Topped with poached pears and drizzled with red wine syrup, it’s a healthy treat that tastes just as good as dessert.
With that said, if you’re craving a sweet treat, Anisa Sabet’s recipe for creamy honeycomb ice cream topped with fresh coffee is unbelievably delicious. Of course, if you’re too lazy to find your apron, you can always go pick up ice cream from Canberra’s coolest ice cream precinct (pun intended).
However, if you’d prefer a savoury option, this recipe from Emma Macdonald combines two of the best things in the world: potato and brie. You’re welcome.
Whatever you choose, be sure to listen to your body and what it wants.
Tuesday: Feel beautiful inside and out
It’s a well-known fact that self-care helps to reduce anxiety and stress, giving your mind a chance to rejuvenate and rest. While yoga or meditation is always a good idea, giving your skin, hair and nails some love is a great way to reignite a sense of pleasure in your body.
Luckily we have a little black book of beauty to help you pamper yourself. Whether you’re looking for the perfect blow wave or a set of unique nails, Canberra has everything you need to look (and feel) your best. Need something a little extra? These nine beauty treatments go a step beyond the usual facial.
Wednesday: Treat yourself to a good cup of coffee
There’s something about taking a moment for yourself to sit down at a café to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee. Maybe it’s that first sip or maybe it’s the fact that scheduling time to do something just for yourself is the perfect way to help you be more present and aware of your needs. So check out our list of the best coffee in Canberra (as voted by you) and alternative lattes before heading out for an hour full of yummy bliss.
Thursday: Change up your workout routine
Engaging in physical exercise you enjoy is a great way to fall in love with yourself. Not only does it improve your mood and boost your confidence, but it also makes your body feel darn good.
Check out our Active section for all the inspiration you on how to move your body, from at home Pilates sessions to some of the best scenic walks. Simply pop in your headphones and shake up your active agenda.
Friday: Flowers solve everything
Treat yourself to something that makes you smile, because sometimes a little act of kindness and a reminder that you deserve something good is all you need to show yourself some love. We suggest visiting a local florist like SPIRAL Botanicals, WILUNA Flower Studio or Moxom + Whitney Florist to buy a bunch of flowers. It’s a message of love you might not know you needed.
