Creating Self-Care using the 5 Love Languages
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman is a great book if you are looking for an understanding of how you express and receive love. This is beneficial regardless if you are in a relationship. We do use the love languages in all relationships in our lives.
You can take the free test to understand your love language here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
This blog post is focusing on how we give ourselves love more than giving it to others. I think it is important to figure out your love language first so that you can understand how you can give this love language back to yourself during your self-care. This will also be helpful if you are struggling to think of how to reward yourself when meeting a habit, completing a goal, or maintaining motivation.
Here are the 5 Love Languages and also ways to show yourself love through each love language:
Physical Touch
Massages
Weighted blankets
Physical activity
Spa days
Skincare routines
Swimming
Stretching
Showering/baths
2. Acts of Service
Therapy
Planning
Scheduling
Cleaning
Delegating
Going out
Meal planning/prepping
3. Receiving Gifts
Vacations
Buying supplies for hobbies
Buying yourself gifts
Indulgences
Investing in yourself
Attending a class
Making a self-care kit
4. Quality Time
Meditation
Hobbies
Taking yourself on a date
Relaxing/downtime
Going for a walk alone
Enjoying your favorite show/movie
5. Words of Affirmation
Positive self-talk
Affirmations/mantras
Journaling
Gratitude jar
Writing positive quotes
Self-love workbook
When making a self-care plan this month, make sure that you are incorporating your love language.
