389. Love Starts Within: Cultivating Self-Love This Valentine’s Day

Happiness Solved

Sandee Sgarlata

Self-improvement, Business, Love, Education, Inspirational, Happiness, Joy, Depression, Selflove, Motivational, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Peace

5 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this conversation, Sandee Sgarlata explores the profound concept of self-love, emphasizing its critical role in personal well-being and healthy relationships. She shares her personal journey, defining self-love as a deep appreciation and acceptance of oneself. Sandee discusses the importance of recognizing signs of low self-love, such as negative self-talk and seeking validation from others. She provides practical steps to cultivate self-love, including setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and embracing one's unique qualities. Ultimately, Sandee highlights how self-love can transform relationships by fostering deeper connections and healthier dynamics. takeaways Self-love is essential for attracting love from others. Change must come from within; you can only control your actions. Self-love involves setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing well-being. Negative self-talk is a sign that self-love needs attention. Self-love is not selfish; it allows you to care for others better. Recognizing signs of low self-love is the first step to improvement. Practicing self-compassion can help break negative thought patterns. Celebrating your unique qualities reinforces self-love. Forgiveness is a crucial aspect of self-love and personal growth. Self-love transforms relationships by fostering authentic connections. Connect with Sandee: Website: www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata Twitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata

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0:00.0	Hey there, I'm Sandy Scarlotta and welcome to the Happiness Solved podcast. Twice a week,
0:12.0	we explore the journey to finding true happiness by sharing inspiring stories, practical tips,
0:18.0	and insightful conversations with some of today's leading experts.
0:22.5	But we don't just scratch the surface.
0:24.6	We dive deep into the real grit of what it takes to live a genuinely happy life.
0:30.1	Whether you're looking to improve your well-being, enhance your relationships,
0:33.7	or simply add more joy to your life, you're in the right place.
0:36.9	So grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and let's dive into today's episode
0:41.6	because happiness is a choice and the choice is yours.
0:47.4	Hello, everyone.
0:49.5	And if you're listening today on February 14th, happy Valentine's Day.
0:55.5	If you're listening any other time, you can still make today Valentine's Day because what
1:01.1	we're going to talk about today is how love starts from within, cultivating self-love.
1:08.9	And it's so important to think about this no matter what time of the year. But I wanted to
1:13.1	record this specifically for Valentine's Day for 2025 because we're off to such a great start
1:18.9	this year. And I feel like there's a lot of hope in the air. That's kind of what I'm noticing
1:23.9	anyway. And so we're going to dive into self-love. All right. So to truly love
1:31.8	another or to attract love, self-love is really, really essential. And I always think about
1:38.4	my own experience in that, you know, when I hit rock bottom in January of 1990, so that was 35 years ago,
1:46.8	I didn't really know what self-love was. And I remember being in a therapist office, and I was
1:52.0	doing therapy for the first time in my life, unpacking a lot of the trauma that I had dealt
1:59.1	with as a child, which we all have. I just had some, you know,
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