Is self love the missing piece?

17/09/2025 19 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of The Power of Choosing, Trudi and Claire delve into the essential topic of self-love as the foundation for achieving personal and professional goals. They discuss the challenges of loving oneself in a society that often promotes self-criticism and consumerism.The conversation highlights experiences with clients who struggle with self-worth and explores practical ways to embrace and celebrate oneself. Topics include the importance of compliments, the impacts of societal pressures, and actionable steps to build self-love, such as positive affirmations and acknowledging personal achievements.In this episode:~ The importance of loving oneself as the foundation for success and happiness~ Real-life stories from coaching clients who struggle with self-love~ Societal pressures that discourage self-love ~ Practical exercises to boost self-worth, such as accepting compliments and listing personal strengths ~ Why sharing genuine compliments can create a positive ripple effectWhy this matters: When we love ourselves, we set the stage for a life filled with joy, accomplishment, and meaningful connections. By starting with self-love, we can approach our goals and relationships from a place of strength and confidence. Challenge:This week's challenge: Write down three things you love about yourself and if you're feeling really brave email them to us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you! Bonus challenge: practice saying 'Thank you, it is true' when someone gives you a compliment. #ThePowerOfChoosing #SelfLove #PositiveAffirmations00:00 Introduction to Self-Love00:11 The Importance of Loving Yourself02:13 Cultural Influences on Self-Perception05:26 Practical Exercises for Self-Love14:17 Sharing and Spreading Love19:03 Conclusion and Homework