{"id":2585,"date":"2022-01-28T21:34:39","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T21:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/self-love\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T18:12:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T18:12:08","slug":"self-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/blog\/self-love\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Ways to Practice Self-Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6570 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/annie-spratt-2IgI5Z_JRyc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"25 Ways to Practice Self-Love\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"artcred\">Photo credit: <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Annie Spratt<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p>We recently asked our Bella community <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bellagracemagazine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on Instagram<\/a> about their favorite ways to practice self-love and were so inspired by the responses! We&#8217;ve compiled a selection for you to try in your daily life. Whether it&#8217;s watching the sunrise or treating yourself to a bouquet of flowers, we hope these little pieces of self-love will inspire you to add a dash of joy to your life.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">25 Ways to Practice Self-Love<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>1. &#8220;Walks by myself.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mohawkandbee\/\">moha<\/a><a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mohawkandbee\/\">wkandbee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. &#8220;Buying myself flowers that I can take home and arrange to practice doing something slow and deliberate but also artistic. I\u2019m loving learning how to arrange beautiful vases!&#8221;- <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sugarplumpaige\/\">su<\/a><a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sugarplumpaige\/\">garplumpaige<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. &#8220;Sleeping in and drinking my coffee in bed. Not rushing to be up and at it.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carlandawilliamson\/\">carlandawilliamson<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. &#8220;Letting go of my own expectations and allowing in more joy and presence&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/caseyejames\/\">caseyejames<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. &#8220;Taking time each day to be outdoors, amongst the stillness of nature and just breathe.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dillonbridget_24\/\">dillonbridget_24<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. &#8220;Cozying in a fluffy blanket and listening to music that brings to mind happy memories.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/homeinpennsylvania\/\">homeinpennsylvania<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. &#8220;Art journal afternoon with my friends!&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/punkinlady7\/\">punkinlady7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8. &#8220;Spending an evening of solitude &amp; silence. It gives me time and space to reflect and refocus.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarahemould\/\">sarahemould<\/a><\/p>\n<p>9. &#8220;Loving myself for what I am, instead of what I think I should be.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mistypresleysample\/\">mistypresleysample<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10. &#8220;Waking up early and giving myself permission to take my time getting ready.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/breerouse19\/\">breerouse19<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11. &#8220;Wrapping myself in layers of cozy blankets, lighting a candle, and reading a treasured book.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/danabrinn\/\">danabrinn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12. &#8220;Going for a walk, reading a Bella Grace issue, sipping on a glass of wine.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/angelaakristinee\/\">angelaakristinee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13. &#8220;A lovely long nap in the middle of the day.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lorriann.hartwick\/\">lorriann.hartwick<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14. &#8220;A hot bath with bath bombs, music and a little champagne.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laylaroyale\/\">laylaroyale<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15. &#8220;Self love for me looks like a slow Sunday sleeping in, watering my plants, a walk with the dog, and making a homemade meal.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mindfullybree\/\">mindfullybree<\/a><\/p>\n<p>16. &#8220;Taking the time to drive to my favorite beach to comb along the shore. Also giving myself grace everyday!&#8221; &#8211; @<a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cellocatscoffee\/\">cellocatscoffee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17. &#8220;The most important way I practice self love is by going to bed early and reading.&#8221; &#8211; <span class=\"Jv7Aj mArmR MqpiF \"><a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/photocate8\/\">photocate8<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>18. &#8220;Simple joys of the day is practicing yoga stretches, listening to relaxing music and de-stressing to unwind.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/parsram.mona\/\">parsram.mona<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19. &#8220;Lighting a candle. It makes washing dishes, tidying up a room, or even waking up early seem a little bit more magical &#8212; and like I am supposed to be present for it&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/caityneub\/\">caityneub<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20. &#8220;I love to go see a movie by myself!&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chasityholcomb\/\">chasityholcomb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21. &#8220;Getting lost in painting. It feeds my soul.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wendysartstudio\/\">wendysartstudio<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22. &#8220;I love baking cookies for friends and neighbors. It brings me happiness to bring them happiness.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ink_and_arrows\/\">ink_and_arrows<\/a><\/p>\n<p>23. &#8220;Waking up and meditating to set my day up with good intentions.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aishiteru.branding\/\">aishiteru.branding<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24. &#8220;Dancing! It really helps lift my mood and it&#8217;s so fun! And of course, it&#8217;s good for the body too!&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/simplyshelbs16\/\">simplyshelbs16<\/a><\/p>\n<p>25. &#8220;Boundaries: Making them. Setting them. Keeping them. Changing them when needed.&#8221; &#8211; <a class=\"sqdOP yWX7d _8A5w5 ZIAjV \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hive_home\/\">hive_home<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>For more inspiration, take a peek inside the latest issue of <\/em>Bella Grace <em>now available on newsstands and at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stampington.com\/bella-grace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stampington.com\/bella-grace<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We recently asked our Bella community on Instagram about their favorite ways to practice self-love and were so inspired by the responses! We&#8217;ve compiled a selection for you to try in your daily life. 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