23 Apr 2018 Learn to love yourself

Spring is typically a time of rejuvenation, reflection and spring cleaning, but I have one more thing to show a little love to — yourself!  

Georgie McCarthy is enjoying spring wearing a Zara top and boots, Miss Selfridge jeans, a Style Encore blazer and Express tights.

I’ve been thinking about how important it is to love yourself and show yourself some respect. Yes, we have a holiday typically dedicated to loving others already, but loving yourself first is an essential part to being a healthy and overall happy individual. They say you can’t fully love another until you learn to love and appreciate yourself.  

Most of the year, we’re busy showing everyone else how much we love them, but don’t forget to show yourself a little love this season.  

Here are my tips on how to show yourself just how much you care.

Learn to love your flaws

Flaws are the things we often hate the most about ourselves, and our thoughts, unfortunately, often cling to them rather than the positives. Today though, I challenge you to accept and maybe even try to love those faults. Whether it’s stretch marks, a lisp or even terrible spelling skills, they make us unique and often are the things other people find most attractive and endearing about us! We need to remember that our “flaws” make us who we are and make us beautiful in our own lovely, silly and imperfect ways.

Treat yourself

Whether it’s a chocolatey treat or a new purchase (or both in my case, lol), I want this article to remind you to treat yourself, too! You deserve just as much as your significant other, child and/or friends! Acknowledge the amazing things you’ve accomplished and the talents and skills that make you you. You deserve it!

Take care of yourself

Today should also remind us to take care of ourselves! Looking after our minds and bodies is never a bad idea, but we often get swept up in our day-to-day lives and forget. Whether it’s running yourself a bath, feeding yourself some nourishing foods or expanding your knowledge with a new book, there are endless ways to take care of little ole’ you!

Remember to show yourself a little love today! Big shout out to the lovely and amazing Miranda from Wildroot Photography for this gorgeous photo (@wildrootphoto). Also, head over to my Instagram @thestyletransplant so we can be friends, and subscribe to the blog at thestyletransplant.com.

Georgie McCarthy