February 2024 Vol 2
Welcome to Jennifer Lynch's Osteopathy and Wellness Coaching Newsletter
February 2024 Volume 2
What is Love?
Love is complex. A mix of emotions, behaviors, and beliefs associated with strong feelings of affection, protectiveness, warmth, and respect for yourself and others. This entry is about self-love, a fundamental aspect of personal well-being. Self-love is of utmost importance, serving as a cornerstone for positive physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
The importance of loving yourself.
Self-love plays a crucial role in shaping and motivating our positive actions, while concurrently diminishing harmful behaviors. It grants us the strength to embrace risks and confidently decline things that do not align with our values. Ultimately, self-love is a fundamental building block in cultivating self-compassion. Learning to love yourself takes effort and acknowledgment, but its benefits are rewarding.
Benefits of Self -Love: Develop a healthy lifestyle
The benefits of self-love are truly limitless. Throughout the process of cultivating self-love, it is crucial to ensure that you prioritize providing your body with essential elements such as sufficient sleep, nourishing food, hydrating water, and regular exercise. While adopting a healthy lifestyle may pose challenges for many individuals, consistently making your physical well-being a key focus and integrating it into your daily routine will gradually facilitate the process.
Self-Love Exercise
When you search the internet, you will find an endless list of suggestions for improving self-love. With so many options, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Personally, I have been on a journey of self-love for the past few years. Currently, I prioritize getting quality sleep by avoiding cell phones and TV in bed. Additionally, I ensure that I have two nourishing meals during the day, tailored to my individual needs. Encouraging my clients to eliminate processed foods from their meals has been a priority. There has been much debate over the years about the optimal amount of water to drink, but I emphasize the importance of choosing water over coffee, juice, and soda. Furthermore, movement is my favorite aspect of self-care, and it looks different for everyone. I personally enjoy activities such as hiking, yoga, and dancing. However, the key is simply to find ways to get your body moving every day, whether that means dancing while cooking dinner or taking a refreshing walk outside.
If you struggle with low self-confidence, low self-esteem, or are having a hard time finding love for yourself, I am here to help.
With love and gratitude.
Jennifer Lynch RMT, M.OMSc, RYS 200
Mind and Body Coach
www.jenniferlynch.ca 519-731-5133. jenniferlynch@protonmail.com