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Sep 2021
18m 43s

Learning To Love Yourself

Scott Lynch
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Valuing and caring for our own needs, wants, and desires is critical to our mental health and happiness. If we struggle to love ourselves and take care of ourselves, how do we deliver value to the rest of the world? In this episode, I discuss four actionable ways to love yourself. In episode #157 we cover: Practicing gratitude  Allowing yourself to fee ... Show More
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