Where Self-Love Begins, GLOW Follows

At the heart of GLOW you find the practice of self-Love. 

Self-Love is not selfish- It’s essential.  It is about you but not in a selfish way.  Loving yourself shapes the way you see yourself and directly influences how you show up in the world.  It is foundational for your stress management and it is at the heart of your life management skills.  It guides how you respond to challenges, how you care for your needs, and it lays the blueprint for your relationship dynamics.  Loving yourself enough to know your value and your capacity builds the courage for facing life’s challenges and acceptance for your own human-ness and emotional experiences. It’s not about putting yourself above others or living selfishly; it’s about honoring your self worth so you can live with clarity, alignment, and integrity.  It is living with GLOW. 

Basically the message is this: When you hold Love and respect for who you are, you create a foundation for healthy boundaries, wise choices, and emotional resilience. 

Self-Love is about accepting yourself fully; embracing both your strengths and imperfections, and treating yourself with kindness and compassion. It’s the foundation for building a life that is aligned with your values and dreams.

Here’s how self-love plays a crucial role in a lifestyle of GLOW:

1. Practice Self-Compassion
   Self-Love begins with self-compassion—the ability to be kind to yourself, especially during difficult times. When you stop being your own harshest critic and instead offer yourself understanding, you create a safe space for growth and healing. Here is an example:   If a 2 year old fell and scraped their knee, you wouldn’t scold her, you would pick her up, offer comfort, and help her to feel safe again.  Self- compassion means doing the same for yourself when you’re hurting; it is meeting your pain with kindness instead of criticism.   Self-help practices like positive affirmations, self-care rituals, and mindful reflection are all tools that can nurture self-compassion and help you build a loving relationship with yourself.
2. Set Boundaries that Honor Your Needs
   A key aspect of self-Love is setting healthy boundaries. It means saying “no” to things that drain your energy or don’t align with your values. It means protecting your peace, that is your sound mind and stable body.  It’s necessary for well-living.  By prioritizing your well-being and making decisions that honor your needs, you protect your emotional and mental health, allowing you to show up as the best version of yourself for both you and those around you.  When your cup is full because you have taken the care of your own self, then not only your capacity but also your desire to give GROWS!  It is a repeating and also illuminating cycle.
3. Celebrate Your Progress
   Self-Love also means recognizing and celebrating your accomplishments, no matter how small. What happens inside you when you become your own biggest cheerleader, support system, accountability partner and gentle guardian?  Each step you take toward personal growth is worth acknowledging. When you celebrate your progress, you reinforce a positive mindset and messages of Love.  You are actually helping to reprogram painful memories or traumas held in your body when you spend time feeling the emotions of Gratitude, Joy, Love and Bliss.  (Heartmath Institute)

The bottom line…

Self-Love, the art of reflection and awareness, and maintaining a healthy balance for your mind-body-spirit are all interconnected paths leading to a fulfilling life and making necessary changes for yourself. Why?  Because self-Love is a practice that builds a foundation for your inner self and reduces the tendency to “sweat the small stuff”.  When you commit to taking care of your mind, body, and spirit, you empower yourself to create a life that reflects your authentic potential and desires.

At Finding GLOW, we believe every individual holds the power to create, navigate, and redirect their own life. This is important because you can always intervene into your own life when it’s needed- the power to choose is entirely your own.  By embracing the GLOW lifestyle, you gently step into self-accountability and self-Love, paving the way for healthy choices and a life that feels purposeful and fulfilling.  As you tune in to your body and align with the GLOW mindset, you cultivate the space for radiant expansion where self-Love begins to truly GLOW.

Ignite your inner GLOW and live a life that feels purposeful, joyful, and aligned.