Ultimately, the journey of self-love is about "returning home to yourself". It is the key that unlocks your full potential and allows you to move through the world with a heart that is wide open yet securely protected.

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: Research shows that practicing self-love increases activity in the prefrontal cortex (responsible for self-awareness and emotional balance) while decreasing activity in the amygdala , which reduces feelings of fear and anxiety.

: Forgive yourself for past mistakes and shortcomings. Remind yourself that you were doing the best you could with the knowledge you had at the time.