Motivation - Love Yourself First, Always

Happy Monday, IABX community!

This Monday, let’s remind ourselves of the importance of self-love with these words from Avinna Celeste: “Take the time today to love yourself. You deserve it.”

Life moves quickly. Between work, family, responsibilities, and the constant demands of the world, it’s easy to place ourselves at the very bottom of our own priority list. We often give to everyone else until we’re left drained, forgetting that we also need care, attention, and kindness. But self-love isn’t indulgence—it’s survival. It’s what gives us the strength to keep going, to keep giving, and to keep growing.

Loving yourself doesn’t always mean big, dramatic gestures. Sometimes it’s as simple as speaking kindly to yourself when things don’t go as planned. It’s giving yourself permission to rest instead of pushing through exhaustion. It’s celebrating small wins instead of only waiting for big achievements. And sometimes, it’s simply reminding yourself that you are worthy—not because of what you do, but because of who you are.

When we practice self-love, we aren’t just helping ourselves—we’re strengthening our ability to show up for others. A rested, confident, and grounded version of you is far more powerful than a drained, overwhelmed one. By filling your own cup, you ensure that you have more to give.

This week, take the time to pause and ask yourself: What can I do today to show love to myself? It could be enjoying a quiet moment of peace, journaling your thoughts, taking a walk in nature, or even just saying “no” to something that drains you.

You deserve your own kindness. You deserve your own patience. You deserve your own love. And when you give yourself that love, you’ll see how it ripples out into every part of your life.

So, this Monday—and every day moving forward—choose to love yourself. Because you truly deserve it.

Have a great week!

From IABX www.iabx.org