The terms "self-care" and "self-love" seem to a buzzword these days, but what do you think of when you hear them? Do you think of bubble baths, shopping, spa days, a glass of wine at the end of a long day, etc.? If so, you NEED to listen to this episode. Self-care and self-love are much more than just treating yourself with temporary pleasures. While they are connected, they are also quite different as well. Self-love and self-care are some of the most important things we can do in life, but we often convince ourselves we are too busy to focus on.

In this episode, we discuss the foundations of self-love, (self-care being one of them) and define what they mean. Self-love is about recognizing and honoring your own needs, treating yourself with kindness and understanding, and not sacrificing your happiness and well-being to please others. Self-care falls under the self-love umbrella and is about taking action and developing a routine that works best for you to improve your physical and mental health in ways that support a good quality of life. Things like getting enough sleep and exercise, eating healthy, meditating, etc. are all examples of self-care. We also share how men and women perceive self-love and self-care differently and what our own thoughts were growing up and how those have changed as we've grown older. We also discuss the daily self-care practices we use in our own lives to try to become the best versions of ourselves we can be.

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