by Kimberly Hollister
Over two years ago I started my journey of self-‐love and I was given the opportunity to participate in a training called “The Gratitude Training” stationed in Florida. The training provided me with the tools to see myself as “whole, perfect and complete” and this was my turning point in truly living self‐love.
For many of the individuals that I have had the pleasure to work with in their journey of self-‐discovery we have found that their missing piece is self-‐love. It’s like what the flight attendant says on the airplane “please make sure that your oxygen mask is on first” because how could you possible save someone else while you are struggling to breathe. This same concept can be applied to everyday life. How can you love someone, if you cannot love yourself?
The first step is to see yourself as you already are. Whole, Perfect and Complete. I do not believe that people need to be “fixed”. My purpose is to guide the person to see them as I do. If you start seeing yourself as worthy of love then the universe will start bringing people into your life that align with your positive way of thinking. Thoughts are currency and the power of thought can be life changing. To truly believe in the depth of your soul that you are whole, perfect and complete will start attracting experiences that align with this way of thinking.
Tips to creating self-‐love:
- Practice Self-‐care
- Respect your uniqueness and allow your authenticity to shine
- Practice gratitude for yourself and your body
- Forgive Yourself, there are not failures but only lessons
Books that I have found helpful:
“I Thought It was Me (but it isn’t)”: Brene Brown
“Daring Greatly”: Brene Brown
“You are a Badass: How to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life”: Jen Sincero
Videos:
“Power of Vulnerability”
“Raising Your Self-‐Worth”
For more information on Gratitude Training visit www.gratitudetraining.com
