Ep. 19: The Daily Practice of Choosing Yourself - Small Choices That Add Up to a Life You Love

Last week I talked about being your own Valentine - about self-love as the foundation. And I got this question: "Okay, but HOW? What does this look like in real life?"So today, I'm getting really practical (and vulnerable) about the daily practice of choosing yourself.I share:What choosing yourself actually means (putting yourself first and trusting yourself)My real morning practice - from reviewing my day in bed to my naked cold plunge in the poolWhy guilt, fear, and anxiety stop us from choosing ourselvesHow I've learned to separate guilt from action (feel it, acknowledge it, choose yourself anyway)The key question I ask throughout my day: "Is this what I actually want to do?"Boundary-setting moments (saying no, managing interruptions, checking in with yourself first)Why "selfish" and "self-full" are different thingsEvening reflections (where did I choose myself? where did I abandon myself?)The two truths that changed everything:Small daily choices add up to a life you loveYou teach people how to treat you by how you treat yourselfThe invitation: Start small. Choose yourself ONCE today. Then do it again tomorrow. That's the practice.Duration: 17.57 minutes of real, messy, practical truthPlus: TAOLA (The Art of Living Authentically) launching in 5 weeks! Details at ginahaines.com