The Best of You

Episode 3: What is self-love and should I really love myself?


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Do you shove yourself aside? 

Do you think it's selfish to love yourself—or even wrong?  


Learn practical steps you can take toward improving one of your most important relationships, your relationship with YOU. 

We'll cover: 

1. My story of shoving myself aside 

2. What does self-love really mean? 

3. Can I love myself and love God? 

4. 2 reasons you don’t love yourself 

5. 4 messages that teach you *not* to love yourself 

6. An exercise you can do each morning to start loving yourself.  


Questions for Reflection:  

—What messages have you heard about loving yourself? 

—What is one action you can take toward honoring yourself this week? 

—Try the MEPS exercise mentioned at the end of this episode. What did you notice? Were you surprised by anything?  


Key takeaway: The way you treat yourself will have a direct impact on how you treat others.  


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Music by Andy Luiten  

Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik

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