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From Self-Care To Self-Love: The Next Level

With Alicia Bliss

This is designed for those ready to elevate their personal growth by embracing self-love as a core practice. In this course, you’ll distinguish between self-care and self-love, and dive into transformative practices including Self-Appreciation Journaling, positive self-talk, and gentle, intentional movement. Drawing inspiration from Louise Hay, you’ll also engage in Mirror Work to cultivate unconditional self-love. Perfect for individuals committed to deepening their self-relationship and fostering inner peace, this course will equip you with the tools to build resilience, enhance self-worth, and live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

This course explores techniques that will empower you to cultivate a profound sense of self-love, build resilience, and establish a solid foundation of self-worth.

5 Days

2.9k students

4.7 stars

8 min / day

English

About this course

Mirror Work

Loving-Kindness (Metta)

Journaling Practice

Meet your Teacher

Alicia Bliss

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Asheville, NC, USA

Alicia Bliss brings over two decades of expertise in empowering individuals to cultivate sustainable, health-focused daily routines that foster profound and achievable transformations. She began her academic journey at a renowned university, later earning her doctorate in Naturopathy. Alicia's personal passion for yoga led her to attain hundreds of accredited hours in yoga and mindfulness training, providing her with a well-rounded, holistic approach to health and wellness. Her extensive background includes co-founding and operating a thriving practice with her sister in the Carolinas, where she also leads immersive weekend retreats and workshops focused on practical holistic techniques for enhancing overall well-being and self-care.

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5 Days

2.9k students

4.7 stars

8 min / day

English

Lesson 1

Foundations Of Self-Love

On the first day "Foundations of Self-Love", you'll embark on a journey to distinguish between self-care and self-love, gaining insight into how each plays a vital role in nurturing yourself. We’ll delve into self-care as the essential daily practices that maintain your well-being, while self-love is about deeply valuing and embracing your true self. Through a guided Self-Appreciation Journaling exercise, you’ll reflect on and document the qualities you cherish about yourself, fostering a deeper sense of self-worth and appreciation. This foundational practice will set the stage for our journey, helping you understand and integrate these concepts into your life. By the end of the day, you’ll have a clearer grasp of how to blend self-care with self-love and start strengthening your self-love muscle through mindful reflection.

Lesson 2

The Power Of Positive Self-Talk

On Day 2 "The Power of Positive Self-Talk", we’ll dive into the transformative practice of positive self-talk and learn to replace self-criticism with affirmations and encouraging thoughts. Building on our appreciation exercise from the previous session, we’ll now focus on halting the detrimental effects of self-criticism, which can undermine self-esteem, strain relationships, and negatively impact overall health. You’ll discover how self-criticism reshapes the brain and limits personal growth, and how positive self-talk can counteract these effects. Through a Daily Affirmations Practice, you’ll craft affirmations to challenge and replace negative thoughts, fostering a supportive and resilient mindset. By the end of today, you’ll gain practical tools to incorporate positive affirmations into your daily life, enhancing your self-worth and nurturing a more compassionate relationship with yourself. This foundational practice will set the stage for deeper self-love and self-compassion, preparing us for our next session’s focus on patience and gentleness.

Lesson 3

Embracing Gentle Self-Compassion

On Day 3 "Embracing Gentle Self-Compassion", we’ll focus on the transformative practice of being gentle, kind, and patient with yourself. As we continue our journey, it’s crucial to recognize that self-love is not a destination but a lifelong journey. Today's session emphasizes the importance of self-compassion—acknowledging that it's okay to stumble and that every step forward is a significant achievement. We’ll engage in a Loving-Kindness Meditation, a practice rooted in ancient Buddhist teachings, to cultivate unconditional love and compassion, starting with ourselves and extending to others. By embracing this practice, you’ll learn to reduce self-criticism, enhance emotional resilience, and foster a nurturing relationship with yourself. This foundation of gentleness and kindness will support your personal growth and inner peace, setting the stage for our next focus on caring for your physical body as a vital expression of self-love.

Lesson 4

Nurturing Your Body As An Act Of Self-Love

On Day 4 "Nurturing Your Body as an Act of Self-Love", we’ll explore the essential role of caring for your physical body as a profound expression of self-love. Today’s focus is on understanding how attentive physical care—encompassing nutrition, movement, rest, and relaxation—forms the foundation of a balanced and fulfilling life. As a Naturopath and yogini, I’ve seen firsthand how clients who approach body care with self-love achieve transformative results. We’ll engage in a free-flowing movement practice designed to help you tune into your body, release tension, and embrace movement with curiosity and openness. Through this exercise, you’ll reconnect with your body’s needs and experience the freedom of spontaneous, intentional movement. By the end of the session, you’ll have a renewed appreciation for physical self-care as a vital aspect of your self-love journey, preparing you for our next exploration of Mirror Work and its powerful impact on self-acceptance.

Lesson 5

Mirror Work For Deep Self-Acceptance

On the final day of "From Self-Care to Self-Love: The Next Level," we’ll delve into Mirror Work, a transformative practice inspired by the pioneering Louise Hay. This powerful exercise involves speaking words of love and affirmation to yourself while looking into a mirror, a practice that has profoundly reshaped my own journey towards self-love. Today, you’ll learn how Mirror Work can shift your perspective, encouraging you to see yourself with compassion and acceptance. By speaking affirmations such as “I love you exactly as you are” and “You are deserving of love and happiness,” you’ll cultivate self-compassion and reinforce your intrinsic worth. This practice, though initially challenging, is designed to foster deeper self-acceptance and healing. Embrace Mirror Work as a daily ritual to enhance your self-love and watch as it transforms your relationship with yourself and others. As we conclude this course, remember that these practices—from mindfulness and self-compassion to physical care and Mirror Work—are tools to build a strong foundation of self-worth and resilience. Thank you for being part of this journey; may you continue to nurture and embrace yourself with love and compassion in all aspects of your life.

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From Self-Care To Self-Love: The Next Level

About this course

Meet your Teacher

Alicia Bliss

Lesson 1

Foundations Of Self-Love

Lesson 2

The Power Of Positive Self-Talk

Lesson 3

Embracing Gentle Self-Compassion

Lesson 4

Nurturing Your Body As An Act Of Self-Love

Lesson 5

Mirror Work For Deep Self-Acceptance

Lesson 1

Foundations Of Self-Love

Lesson 2

The Power Of Positive Self-Talk

Lesson 3

Embracing Gentle Self-Compassion

Lesson 4

Nurturing Your Body As An Act Of Self-Love

Lesson 5

Mirror Work For Deep Self-Acceptance