Why you should turn your dresser into a self love altar
You are worthy!
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I am going to share with you one of my favorite life hacks that i have used for years to strengthen the love i have for myself.
Self love isn’t always taught to us when we are growing up. We are often taught to people please and put everyone else first or we seem “selfish”. What we weren’t taught was, if we don’t love ourselves, how can we be loved by others? And in return we stayed in relationships where we weren’t treated properly, we put up with things that make us unhappy, and we stay in jobs that make us miserable. Self love is the point where all things start.
I was always taught that loving myself was wrong and people who love themselves are bad people and self centered, can you relate?
I want you to know that self love is essential and very much needed.
When we love ourselves:
Foundation of all relationships - The way you love yourself sets the tone for how others treat and love you.
Boosts confidence and self worth - When you honor yourself, you naturally feel more capable and deserving.
Encourages healthy choices - Self love leads to decisions that support your well being. This includes nourishment, rest, and environments.
Reduce stress and comparison - You stop measuring your self worth against others and focus on your unique path.
Magnet for abundance - When you radiate love inward, you attract supportive people, opportunities, and experiences.
Improves mental health - It lowers anxiety, quiets negative self talk, and increases feelings of peace and happiness.
Aligns with your true self - It helps you live authentically, setting boundaries, and pursuing what actually lights you up.
Essential for growth and success - You can’t reach your full potential if you constantly doubt or neglect yourself.
According to modern, feminine Feng Shui that i preach and apply: the way you love yourself can be reflected by the state of your bedroom.
A bedroom that reflects neglect:
Cluttered and messy - Shows you are not prioritizing your own peace.
Uncomfortable bedding - You are not deserving of comfort.
Lack of decor - Can reflect low self regard.
Poor lighting - Where are you dimming your own light?
Overflow of work distractions - You don’t protect your rest.
Stagnant energy - Reflects burn out or self neglect.
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So how can we start to reflect self love in the bedroom?
One of the easiest ways to start is to turn your dresser, or your night stand into an altar of self love.
When i did this for the first time, it changed to whole energy of my bedroom. I found that i wanted to spend more time there. I also found that it helped motivate me to clear out my closet and upgrade my bedding, and i slept better.
When we start to incorporate self love into our bedroom, it has a ripple affect and will encourage us to upgrade in other areas of our lives to. It all starts with self.
Our bedroom affects our energy the most, as we sleep there all night, and what is in our room has a lasting affect throughout our day, so be intentional about what is there.
What to put on our dresser to turn it into an altar
Fresh flowers - A symbol of beauty, growth, and joy. Plus buying yourself flowers and treating yourself like a queen will encourage others to do the same.
A scented candle - Lighting candles sparks manifestation as it it connected to the element of fire. Light the candle once a day, say your favorite affirmations as you do it.
Rose quartz or Amethyst crystal - These crystals carry the frequency of self love.
A framed vision board - This will keep you focused on you and what you are working towards for your life.
Special photos - A picture of you doing something you love, or a picture of you and someone you love.
A jewelry dish - To hold items you treasure, reminding you of your value.
Items you love - If you love to travel, maybe you can find a pretty globe, or maybe an item related to a career goal you have - Put it on the altar.
Some images to inspire you:
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Self love practices you can try today!
Get used to saying you love yourself. When you walk past a mirror and see yourself, say ‘i love you’.
Journal on what comes up. When you think of loving yourself, what feelings come up? Write them out, are they ultimately true? Disprove the lies.
Take yourself on a date. You might have to work up to this one but it will set a new standard for you.
Say no to things that you really don’t want to do, what’s the worst that will happen?
Catch yourself in negative talk and reframe it. Even if you call yourself stupid as a joke, stop yourself from saying it and change it to “I am the smartest girl in the world”
Buy yourself one thing you love. This could even be a coffee from your favorite coffee shop.
