Why do we have such a hard time loving ourselves? We may be suffering from social comparison, spending too much time on social media. We can look at self-love based on science, appreciating ourselves by taking dedicated actions.

Today I'm sharing 8 things that we can all do today to live longer and stronger. These are all things that are easy to implement and will add not just years to your life, but vitality and joy!

We all have different times in our lives when we are called to step up, to move forward, to hold the high water - to be a hero. There is no greater loss than not answering the call to step into our hero's journey. We are all heroes.

Be the truth of who you are. Stop telling stories to yourself that are no longer true. End relationships with those places that don't serve you. I know we all have versions of ourselves that no longer serve us. What can we let go of and what are we willing to fully embrace.

Self-reliance has the power to transform our lives by giving us the ability to control our circumstances. By relying on ourselves, we are not at the mercy of others, and we can make choices that align with our goals and values. Self-reliance gives us the freedom to be ourselves without worrying about what others think. We can take risks, push ourselves out of our comfort zones, and grow into the person we were meant to be. The power of self-reliance lies in the confidence and resilience that it gives us.

It's a spiritual practice to love ourselves very well. Is there room inside yourself to love yourself more? Are you open to it? Are you sensing there is room for growth there?

Forgiveness is a powerful vehicle for transformation, wholeness and love. It's time to lean into forgiveness, especially self-forgiveness, and let go of self-resentment.

"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few" ― Shunryu Suzuki

The more curious we are and the more open we are to experiencing new things, the longer we may live. Having a sense of curiosity is actually linked to lower incidences of inflammation and greater longevity.

You are a healer. You are powerful beyond your wildest imagining. You are worthy of experiencing all the love that you desire. Do not be afraid of being seen.

Exercise the power of intention. It's how we identify our core characteristics that will help us overcome our adversity. This is also about having a cause that is greater than ourselves that puts us into motion.