Elevate Your Self-Love
Let’s be real self-love gets a lot of hype, but most of the time, it’s marketed as expensive spa days or picture-perfect affirmations. And sure, those things are great, but self-love doesn’t have to be so complicated or, let’s be honest, so performative. Sometimes, it’s as simple as using your own hands. Yep, I’m talking about touch your touch, on your terms.
Sound weird? Stay with me.
Why Touch Matters
Here’s the deal: touch is powerful. It’s one of the first ways we connect with the world, and it’s not just about feeling good, it’s science. Touch can calm your nervous system, lower stress hormones, and literally change your mood. But here’s what we don’t talk about enough: you don’t need someone else to do it for you.
That’s where self-touch comes in. And no, I’m not getting all woo-woo or suggesting something uncomfortable here. I’m talking about small, mindful gestures that remind you to check in with yourself things like rubbing your hands, touching your face, or running your fingers along your arm.
What’s the Point?
Here’s the thing: this isn’t about some grand self-care routine or spending hours in front of a mirror. It’s about showing up for yourself in tiny, intentional ways. When you practice self-touch, you’re literally telling yourself, “Hey, I’m here. I matter.”
You’re also training your brain to associate touch with calmness and safety, which is a pretty great trade-off for a 60-second exercise.
Here’s your homework: right now put your phone down for 30 seconds and place your hands on your chest. Feel your breath, your heartbeat, or just the weight of your hands. That’s self-love in action.
