Today’s Practice: Creating Your Circle of Support (20 Minutes)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Relationship assessment:
    • In your journal, list the key relationships in your life
    • Next to each, note how this relationship affects your self-love journey
    • Consider: Does this person respect your boundaries? Do you feel seen? Can you be authentic?
    • Notice patterns in which relationships nourish versus deplete you
  2. Identify your self-love allies:
    • Which people actively support your growth and self-care?
    • Who demonstrates healthy self-love themselves?
    • With whom can you be honest about your journey?
    • Who respects your boundaries and needs?
  3. Create your communication plan:
    • Choose 1-2 people you’d like to share your self-love journey with
    • Note what aspects you feel comfortable discussing
    • Draft how you might explain what you’re learning/practicing
    • Consider what specific support might be helpful
  4. Set relationship intentions:
    • Identify one boundary you’ll strengthen in a challenging relationship
    • Note one way you’ll deepen connection with a supportive person
    • Consider what new connections might support your journey