The art of self-celebration, featuring the Aura Frame
One way to show yourself love is to be appreciative of all your unique memories and experiences. Digital picture frames are a creative reminder to show yourself some love, while offering inspiration.
Self-love is a powerful force that gives us strength when we need it and helps us get through challenging times in our lives. We can remain centered on self-care and loving ourselves every day by using digital picture frames to create a visual reminder of how far we've come and how strong we are. You can create an attractive reminder of your worthiness right in our own living space or workplaces.
Using the Aura Frame, I have intentionally added photos from moments in my life where things were not exactly ideal. I have learned that by confronting my "ugly" memories (after doing shadow work and prioritizing healing), I have been able to make peace with parts of my past and gain a more helpful perspective, resulting in my intention gratitude. These images have also served as a reminder of my own strength and resilience. So when I am having moments of self-doubt, I allow myself to just sit with the frame and watch the slideshow in appreciation of this collection of memories that have led me to where I am today.
A digital picture frame is the ideal way to showcase your favorite pictures and memories, serving as a continual remembrance of all of the milestones in your life. I love the Aura Frame because it is easy to set up, and comes with a simple app that allows you to upload images to the frame from anywhere instantly. So, when I am at the beach watching a breaking sunset, I can capture that moment in a picture or video and share it with the frame so that when I return I can take myself back there mentally.
"Self-celebration" can lift your spirits to allow you to dispel shame. It offers you the opportunity to recognize what makes you feel proud, so that you are less inclined to seek external validation. When you experience something that makes you feel good, consider what feelings this "win" evokes in you, and what opportunities it offers you. When you reorient yourself to celebrate these moments, you are aching the victory in your mind and body to make it easier to retrieve in the future. You adjust to the idea that even in the worst times of your life, you can still win. Self-celebration doesn't have to be an elaborate display of strength, but simply an acknowledgement that you deserve to be recognized. When you have the courage to stand in your truth and celebrate your wins, big or small, you can begin to unlearn the belief that you are not enough.
A healthy dose of self-love is something we could all use more of. When was the last time that you stopped to celebrate yourself (beyond a major accomplishment)? Self-celebration is one of my favorite practices. For this to work, it's not enough to simply document yourself in a variety of flattering poses and outfits; you'll need to capture yourself at the peak of your confidence. In addition to positive quotes and screenshots of other people living their best lives, it can be helpful to surround yourself with photos of yourself in moments that provide the same sensations that excite you. This will enable you to begin to believe that you deserve to experience more of that.
I have learned to be more intentional about self-celebration. I used to focus more on vision boards to actualize my forward-thinking treating goals, rather than taking the time to appreciate the present moment. Considering how result-oriented our society is, I am not surprised that I placed so much emphasis on only "celebrating" achievements passively, while habitually moving on to my next goal. I have come to understand that I have gotten used to a sense of relief being my only "reward," rather than feeling proud and taking a moment to acknowledge myself. I now celebrate myself with solo trips when I need a break, meaningful (and sometimes expensive) gifts to celebrate milestones, and incorporating "self-care experience" into my daily routine, without judgment.
