I love that last month’s post about Mirror Work is one of our most read posts.
I think this is so great because I feel that self care and self love are essential for lasting happiness, and mirror work is one way to begin to love yourself.
I hope you have been participating in my 30-day mirror work invitation:
Each time you pass a mirror, look into your eyes and say, “I love you” (out loud).
I have found that if you can commit to something for 30 days it truly becomes a habit, and you are much more likely to continue it throughout your life.
(That’s how I started this blog, actually. I committed to myself that I would do it every day for 30 days and see where it took me – and now I am almost at 100 days! It’s become such a crucial part of my routine that I would miss it if I didn’t write each day.)
And it’s the same with mirror work (or anything else you commit to).
Louise Hay (a woman that I truly admire and look up to) believes that mirror work is the essential most powerful ingredient toward self love and self esteem.
I was listening to Hay House Radio last night and the wonderful Lisa Nichols was speaking about mirror work as well! (You may remember her as one of the prominent speakers in The Secret
.) A caller asked her what is the quickest way toward feeling worthy and deserving of love, money, happiness, etc.
.) A caller asked her what is the quickest way toward feeling worthy and deserving of love, money, happiness, etc. This is what she recommended:
Stand in front of a mirror each day and say the following:
I am proud that you…
(list 7 things)
I forgive you for…
(list 7 things)
I commit to you that…
(list 7 things)
Imagine how loved, acknowledged, and validated you will feel after doing this each day!
And remember that it’s completely okay if you don’t have seven things for each category. The point is to get into the habit of acknowledging yourself and praising yourself. If you have one thing that you are proud of, make sure you say it!
And remember that it’s completely okay if you don’t have seven things for each category. The point is to get into the habit of acknowledging yourself and praising yourself. If you have one thing that you are proud of, make sure you say it!
Mirror work is such a great way to start loving yourself and realizing just how wonderful you truly are! Give it a try today and see how it feels! Remember that it may feel awkward and silly at first, but keep at it! Soon it will feel completely normal and wonderful. And soon you’ll start to notice positive changes happening in your life – all because you have begun to put yourself back on your priority list.
And if you miss a few days, it’s okay! (I know that I definitely have.)
Just start up again and recommit to making self care a habit.
Your soul will be forever grateful!