In this episode of The Photographer's Couch, Megan Gioeli dives into the deeper meaning of self-love and how it has transformed her ability to make consistent, positive changes in her life. Building on last week's discussion about five small impactful changes, Megan shares how loving herself has been the key to sustaining those habits.

Key Takeaways:

• Self-Love is the Foundation of Change: True self-care goes beyond facials and new outfits. It’s about genuinely appreciating and valuing yourself from within.
• Viola Davis’ Insight on Self-Love: Megan references an interview with Viola Davis, emphasizing that a strong relationship with yourself is essential for success in every aspect of life.
• Your "Why" Should Start With You: While family and financial goals are great motivators, the most important reason to improve your life should be you—because you are worth it.
• The Power of Mindset Shift: Megan shares her personal experience of visualizing weight loss but realizing that happiness didn’t come from external changes—it had to come from within.
• Practical Steps to Deepen Self-Love:
  • Reading & Learning: Books and podcasts helped Megan shift her perspective. She recommends Worthy by Jamie Lincoln as a great starting point.
  • Journaling: Writing down thoughts and emotions helped her process and understand herself better.
  • Surrounding Yourself with the Right People: Being around individuals who inspire and uplift you can make a big difference.

Encouragement for Listeners: If you’re struggling to implement positive changes in your life, take a step back and explore how you can better love yourself. Many external factors, like family and responsibilities, can make self-care feel secondary, but prioritizing yourself allows you to show up better for those you love.

Resources Mentioned:

• Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima - https://worthybook.com
• Viola Davis' Interview on Self-Love - https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/reel/DFQC-6uCErV/

Final Thoughts: Megan encourages listeners to dig deeper, embrace self-love, and discover what truly makes them feel fulfilled. When you prioritize yourself, everything else in life—including relationships and responsibilities—falls into place more naturally.

Tune in Next Week! Join us for the next episode as we continue exploring topics that help you create a fulfilled and balanced life!