Make Yourself Your #1 Client

February is often known for being a month dedicated to and all about love. I know for a fact that you are a Pro when it comes to showing your family and friends that you love them all throughout the year so this month focus your love on the person who deserves it most, YOU!?That's right, we're talking about self-love, the love that never fails to put a smile on our faces (and sometimes a good belly laugh).

Self-love is not just about treating yourself to a fancy dinner or buying a new pair of shoes, it's about appreciating and embracing who you truly are. And let's face it, who wouldn't want to be BFFs with themselves?

So, let's get started with some ideas for the self-love fest!

?·????????Say cheese! Snap a selfie, go ahead, do it! Don't worry about the angles, just embrace the true you. Once you take it look at the photo and compliment yourself.?Bonus points for posting it on social.

?·????????Get out of your head and into your body! Play your favorite song and dance like no one's watching. As bookkeepers we spend so much time in our head it is good practice to shake it up once in a while.?Who says self-love can’t be fun?

?·????????Find your tribe. Surround yourself with people who lift you up, who make you feel good and who support you.?This may be online or in person. Do you have a favorite hobby that you wish you could talk to others about??Check out sites like Meetup.com to find others in your area to connect with. You can also find your tribe in Bookkeeping Buds!?

?·????????Love the skin you're in. Stop comparing yourself to others, you're unique and that's something to be proud of.?If we were all the same, think of how boring life would be.?In the Bookkeeping Buds community, everyone is on a different path with different experiences, sharing those differences helps all of us to be stronger.

?·????????Our motto in Buds is Dream Big, Shine Bright, Be Kind. Most importantly, be kind to your mind. Many of us struggle with that evil voice in our heads, instead of listening to it, talk to it.?Talk to yourself the way you would talk to a friend, because you deserve it.?

Self-love is not a one-time thing, it is a DAILY PRACTICE, and the more you do it, the easier it gets. And remember, we're all in this together, so don't hesitate to reach out to your community for a little extra love and support.