JumpStart Chocolate Covered Raisins (3/24/25)

QUOTE:  Self-love does not require you to ignore your faults, but rather to refuse to use them as an excuse to dislike yourself." (Dominee)

MESSAGE:  Words matter, and concepts don’t exist until there are words to name and describe them.  That’s a good reason to use the correct words for the correct concepts.  Here are four that get bandied about interchangeably when they shouldn’t be.

SELF-AWARENESS:  The ability to understand your own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, as well as how they impact others. (Can you name EXACTLY how you are feeling?)

SELF-LOVE:  The ability to value your worth, accept yourself unconditionally, and treat yourself with compassion. (When someone attacks your self-worth or identity, are you able to separate their words/actions from your response?)

SELF-CARE:  The practice of taking care of oneself regularly to maintain and improve one's overall well-being. (Do you have a daily schedule? Are you intentional about your diet?)

WELL-BEING:  A state of feeling good and thriving, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and social health. (Do you have strong relationships and a sense of belonging?)
Self-awareness is the foundation, self-love is the attitude, self-care is the action, and well-being is the outcome.
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THIS WEEK, TRY THIS:  Consider which of the four concepts above is your strength and your challenge (by doing so, you’re practicing self-awareness!)

DAD JOKE:  You know Bruce Lee was fast, but he had an even faster brother:  Sudden Lee