MyGrowthDiary

  She was doing the best she could with what she knew ❤️ Sometimes the hardest woman to be gentle with is the one you used to be. Not the woman you are becoming. Not the woman everyone sees today. But that version of you from the past. The one who stayed too long. The one who ignored the signs. The one who gave too much, explained too much, trusted too quickly, and kept hoping things would somehow change. Sometimes you revisit her in quiet moments. A memory slips in while you’re making tea. An old message resurfaces. A song plays and suddenly you are back in that season. And the mind begins its cruel little questions. ✅️Why did I let that happen? ✅️Why didn’t I walk away sooner? ✅️Why was I so blind? But maybe that is not the question to ask. Maybe the better question is this: What was she carrying at the time? Because that woman was not weak. ❤️She was trying. ❤️Trying to be loved. ❤️Trying to keep peace. ❤️Trying to survive what she did not yet know how to name. ✔️She made decisi...

  Self love is not selfish Image via Unsplash Self-love is underrated. Most of us are conditioned to care and love others first before we think of ourselves.  And in most cases, we end up frustrated, or sometimes even burnt out, because we don’t care for ourselves.  So, how can you practice self-love?  Well, to help make your self-love journey easier, I have compiled 21 self-care habits I adopted that changed my life and made me a happier, more balanced person.  Keep reading to discover these simple yet powerful habits that will help you nurture and love yourself more fully. 10 Reasons you Should Embrace Self Love Before we proceed to the self love habits you should adopt, lets look at the reasons why self love is important. Here are some key reasons why you should embrace self-love: 1. Improves Mental Health Self-love has a profound impact on your mental health.  When you treat yourself with kindness and compassion, you reduce negative self-talk and self-c...