Self-Love

In today’s episode of the Christian Coaching School Podcast, Dr.
Leelo Bush talks about self-love and unconditional love and why
both are essential to you and your coaching practice.


[01:50] Coaching with self-love


[05:48] Unconditional love and self-love


[10:55] Distortions about love


[16:02] How do we love ourselves?


[21:29] 20 Days to Self-Love Coaching Questions


Choosing Unconditional Love


You might find that some people are harder to love than others.
But God has commanded us to “love your neighbor as yourself”. To
practice unconditional love, we must first begin with our
thoughts. The way we think affects our feelings. Be intentional
with your thoughts as described in this episode and love will
always be readily available to you.


How to Cultivate Self-Love


As children, some of us may have developed distorted ideas about
love because of our personal experiences. It’s important to keep
in mind that other people or external situations don’t define
you. Instead, remember that you are a beloved child of God. We
have value not because of our good works, but because we have
been saved by His grace.


Self-love is not just an optional feeling, rather it’s an
obligation to take care of ourselves. Our body is the temple of
God, so we must care for our health in all aspects. We must also
learn to let go of unnecessary guilt and shame. These can be
barriers to self-love. God has already forgiven our sins, so we
must do the same. Always strive to cultivate healthy self-love,
without letting it turn into boastfulness or entitlement.


The 20 Days to Self-Love Coaching Questions List


(answer 1 each day within your journaling and review past
question answers)

What are some positive ways that I have changed over the last
three years? What are self-care activities that bring me feelings
of joy and calm?" What is something I need to get rid of? What
current habits are destructive to my feelings of self-love? What is
something I love about my body that is not related to looks? What
am I proud of myself for? What makes me unique? What's an action I
can take right now that my future self will thank me for? What do I
need to start saying yes to? My best personality trait is...? What
three achievements am I most proud of? What are three lessons I
have learned from experience? When did I last step outside my
comfort zone? What happened? How would those who love me describe
me? What bold step would I take if I knew that I couldn't fail?
What is a sacred time in my life when I won't allow interruptions?
What does my ideal day look like? What are three things I want in
my life that don't depend on anyone but me to happen? What can I do
today to share joy with someone else? In what ways do I feel
different now, from when I started this exercise?

Resource Links



Join the Courageous Christian Coaching
Tribe:  pccca.org/tribe


Free Christian Coaching
Masterclass:  pccca.org/getcertified


Get Dr. Bush’s book:
Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook:
www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Christian-Coach-Handbook-Second/dp/0692853634


 


 


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