Walking with self-love

Hello Flamboyaners!

This Valentine's Day, we want to celebrate something we often forget: self-love. At Beflamboyant, we are not only passionate about vegan, sustainable and eco-friendly footwear, but also about inspiring you to walk with confidence and love for yourself.

Valentine's Day seems like the perfect time to reflect on our relationships, but not just the ones we share with others. It is a time to strengthen the most important relationship: the one we have with ourselves. At Beflamboyant, we believe that dressing ethically is a tangible way to express that self-love.

What is self-love?

Self-love is basically loving yourself. It's about valuing, respecting and accepting yourself as you are. When you have self-love, you feel good about yourself, recognise your strengths and accept your weaknesses. It's like having a positive and healthy relationship with yourself.

Valentine's Day seems like the perfect time to reflect on our relationships, but not only those we share with others. It's a time to strengthen the most important relationship: the one we have with ourselves. At Beflamboyant, we believe that dressing ethically is a tangible way to express that self-love.

 Why is self-love important?

Working on self-esteem is important to feel good emotionally. It helps you face life's challenges, improves your relationships with others and makes you have a more positive attitude towards everything. It is not only about accepting yourself, but also about taking care of yourself.

Self-love means taking care of yourself. This translates into making choices that benefit your long-term well-being, such as making healthy lifestyle choices, setting personal boundaries and avoiding harmful behaviours. Prioritising yourself, both physically and emotionally, is essential to maintaining a healthy balance in life. This includes activities that make you feel good and contribute to your happiness.

How to work on self-love?

1. Do things that make you happy. Make time for yourself and what you love. Enjoy your favourite series, play video games or just lie down on the couch with a book and relax.
2. Take care of yourself. A nice bath, a good nap or just relaxing with a cup of your favourite drink can do wonders for your mood.
3. Learn to say no. Don't feel obligated to accept everything. Set boundaries and learn to say no when necessary.
4. Focus on the positive. Don't just focus on your shortcomings. Celebrate your successes, no matter how small, and give yourself credit for your achievements.
5. Surround yourself with positive people. Being with friends or family who support you and make you feel good about yourself can make all the difference.
6. Learn from your mistakes. Instead of beating yourself up for mistakes, learn from them. Life is full of lessons, so use them to your advantage!
7. Don't take everything too seriously. Sometimes laughing at yourself can be a powerful form of acceptance.
8. Exercise. Not only does exercise keep you fit, it can also improve your mood and make you feel stronger and happier!

This Valentine's Day spend quality time with yourself, from Beflamboyant we propose 3 plans for you to enjoy the 14th of February practising self-love.

1. Put on your favourite Beflamboyant sneakers, get comfortable and pack a backpack with a snack, we're going on an outdoor picnic! Find your favourite spot in the city, anything goes, a beautiful park, the beach, a viewpoint, the forest.... You can even explore new places you've never been to before! Turn this picnic into an exciting adventure, exploring different landscapes and discovering hidden corners. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the special moments and create lasting memories. Enjoy nature, sunshine and a delicious meal in the company of your beflamboyant sneakers while spending some quality time with yourself!
2. Enjoy a spa and relaxation day at home. Run a hot bath with aromatic salts, light some scented candles and play soft music in the background to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. You can also make yourself a homemade face mask with natural ingredients while keeping your feet nice and warm with some good socks. Take this time to care for your skin, relax and indulge yourself - you deserve it!
3. Organise a movie or series marathon. Choose your favourite films or series and get ready to spend a whole day enjoying them. Wear comfortable clothes, some soft, warm socks, light a candle and make sure you have enough popcorn on hand!

Now you have no excuse to cultivate self-love and spend some quality time with yourself. Remember, it all starts with you!