Ways To Express Self-Love (and Why You Should)

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia – (January 12, 2023) – January is a self-love month, making it a great time to spotlight how to express self-love and when everyone should do it. Self-love isn’t to be confused with being conceited or arrogant. It’s more authentic, in which people are gentle with themselves and do things to ensure their well-being, which integrates physical and mental health to ensure that people give themselves the care and consideration they should.

“Most of us do more to take care of others than we do ourselves,” explains Jennifer Scherer, medical exercise specialist, certified personal trainer, and owner of Fredericksburg Fitness Studio. “It’s important to give yourself the kind of love you give to others. You have to put your oxygen mask on before you can start helping those around you.”

According to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, self-love is the state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological, and spiritual growth. In other words, it means taking care of one’s needs and not sacrificing well-being. While what people do to express self-love may differ, it should be a beneficial and positive impact. Making self-love a priority should help people have a better quality of life.