"I truly believe that taking care of yourself as if you are your own parent is one of the best ways to take care of yourself."
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Imagine treating your inner child with the same love and discipline you would give to your own child.
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Every situation, every decision becomes a chance to nurture, protect, and build self-confidence and self-love.
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Creating a Routine. Think of how children have routines: Wake upGo to school. Do homework. Follow a nighttime routine
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"When we step into adolescence we don't have a routine anymore—unless we create it for ourselves."
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Your brain craves familiarity and structure because it releases positive emotions, giving you a sense of safety and control.
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For example, if you wake up with no plan, you might feel overwhelmed. Instead, design a morning routine: Example: Wake up, meditate for 30 minutes.
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With consistency, these actions will become habits, just as you might automatically scroll on your phone each morning.
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Change that routine to something uplifting and disciplined.
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"If you had a child, you wouldn't let your child willingly go outside with dirty clothes, smelly, not showered, not brushing teeth."
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You need to care about how you look and what you consume—both as self-respect and as a signal to others that you value yourself.
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Wear clothes you love; prepare a clean, inviting space because "your environment holds energy."
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Looking good and having a clean space not only boosts self-confidence but also helps you focus on your goals.
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"When I was growing up I wasn't really allowed to have friends or go out… I would isolate myself."
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Avoid isolating yourself now. Instead, step out and experience life: Go to the park, meet friends, or simply enjoy nature.
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Staying home too long can lead to feeling isolated, depressed, and anxious. Spending time outside increases creativity and concentration.
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"Don't compare yourself to other people because it just limits you."
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No good parent would compare their child to someone else. Similarly, don't let comparisons diminish your inner child's confidence.
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I was compared to my siblings for having brown eyes while everyone else had blue or green, making me feel like "the ugly child."
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Celebrate your unique qualities and recognize your inner beauty.
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"Would you let your child be with the person that you're with?"
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Evaluate the people in your life as if you were choosing friends or partners for your child.
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If you wouldn’t allow a toxic person to be around your child, reconsider those relationships in your own life.
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Cut out relationships that abuse your self-worth; stand firm in valuing yourself.
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"How would you stand up for your child?"
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When someone disrespects you, imagine it’s your child being treated poorly.
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When a hairdresser made a hurtful comment about my hair, I said, "Shut up, don't talk to my child that way" and left immediately.
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Establish clear boundaries. If someone disrespects you, take action immediately and assert your worth.
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"Positive self-talk can boost your self-confidence."
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Train your brain to think kind words about you. For example: I say, "God wants me to win, God wants me to succeed."
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This affirmation changed my life, turning negative thoughts into a belief that "anything that happens in my life is for my greater good."
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When you speak kindly to yourself, you not only feel better but also become more receptive to compliments and positive energy.
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"Imagine you had a child and the child made a mistake—would you hold that mistake against them forever?"
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Don't hold on to past mistakes. If you made a mistake in your youth, learn from it, apologize if needed, and then let it go.
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A DM I received from a woman who couldn’t forgive herself for being a high school bully reminded me that we must move on.
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Place a picture of your younger self where you can see it. Look into those eyes and remember to be kind and forgiving with yourself—just as you would with your child.
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Remember, "to love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." Pour energy into yourself first—water your inner child, care for your body and mind, and forgive your past.
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When you become the loving, disciplined parent to yourself, life transforms into something almost magical.
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Take these steps today, and always remember: you deserve the care, respect, and love you so freely give to others.
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I love you guys so much, and I see you in the next chapter of your journey.
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