Love That Lasts a Lifetime
Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite days of the year. There’s something special about a day dedicated to love, expressing it, celebrating it, and wrapping ourselves in all things red and pink. We send sweet messages to those we cherish, but how often do we pause and send love to ourselves?
A few years ago, I decided to change that. I wrote a love letter to me. Not out of vanity, but as an act of self-honoring. It was a moment to recognize the woman I am, to appreciate the journey I’ve traveled, and to remind myself that I am worthy of the same love I so freely give to others.
Around the same time, I chose a theme song; one that still plays as my morning alarm. It’s a daily reminder that I deserve to care for myself, to prioritize my well-being, and to choose me.
For so many women, self-care feels like an afterthought, a luxury we’ll get to once everything (and everyone) else is taken care of. But I’m determined to rewrite that script. Some days I succeed, other days I fall short, but the commitment remains: I will not abandon myself.
Not everyone will write themselves a love letter or adopt a theme song, but there are infinite ways to nurture and cherish yourself. Maybe self-love looks like:
A long walk in the crisp fresh air, letting nature soothe your soul.
A solo coffee date, sipping slowly without rush.
Curling up with a book that transports you somewhere magical.
Turning up your favorite music and dancing in the kitchen.
Booking that massage, that trip, that experience you’ve been putting off.
Saying no to something that drains you and yes to something that lights you up.
Self-love isn’t just grand gestures, it’s in the daily choices, the little ways we honor ourselves moment by moment.
One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned is that choosing myself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. It’s the foundation of how I show up in my relationships, my work, and my life. When I am filled, I can give from a place of abundance rather than depletion.
That’s why I keep writing love letters to myself. It’s a promise, a commitment, and a declaration: "No matter how many times I stumble, I will always get back up. No matter how many times doubt whispers in my ear, I will choose to believe in myself. I will love myself through every version of who I am becoming. I choose me."
If you were to write a love letter to yourself today, what would it say? Would it remind you of your strength? Would it celebrate your growth? Would it be the gentle encouragement you need to keep going?
Take a moment. Write a few lines. Whisper it to yourself in the mirror. Carry it in your heart. Because you are worthy of love, not just from others, but from yourself. This love lasts a lifetime and for me, Valentine’s Day, and every day, I choose me. Will you choose you, too? Wishing you the happiest of heart days.
XO Sheryl
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