As Pilates teachers, we often talk about balance—not just in movement, but in life. This Soulful Sunday, before the new week begins, let’s take a moment to reflect on self-love. It’s easy to focus on caring for others—our clients, family, and friends—but how often do we turn that care inward?
Self-love isn’t just about indulgence or self-care rituals; it’s about the way we talk to ourselves, treat ourselves, and allow others to treat us.
1. How Do You Talk to Yourself?
We all have that inner voice. But what does yours sound like? Is it kind, understanding, and supportive? Or does it criticise, blame, and shame?
When things go wrong, do you say:❌ “I’m so stupid.”❌ “I always mess things up.”❌ “I’ll never be good enough.”
Or do you shift the perspective?✅ “I made a mistake, but I can learn from it.”✅ “That didn’t go as planned, but I’ll do better next time.”✅ “I am always growing, always improving.”
As teachers, we encourage our clients to be patient with their progress. Do we extend that same patience to ourselves?
2. How Do You Treat Yourself?
Self-love isn’t just a mindset—it’s an action. How do you care for your body and mind?
Sleep: Do you give yourself the rest you need, or do you push through exhaustion?
Nutrition: Do you nourish your body with food that supports your energy and well-being?
Movement: Do you move for joy and health, or only when you feel you ‘should’?
You wouldn’t let a client push themselves into burnout or injury—why would you let yourself?
3. How Do You Let Others Treat You?
We set boundaries with our clients about respecting the method, but what about in our personal lives?
Do you allow others to speak to you in ways you wouldn’t accept from yourself?
Do you dismiss your own needs to please others?
Do you accept relationships—professional or personal—that drain rather than uplift you?
Just as we teach alignment in movement, we must align our relationships with respect, kindness, and mutual support.
A Soulful Sunday Challenge
This week, choose one of these areas to focus on. Maybe it’s changing your self-talk, prioritising rest, or setting boundaries with someone in your life. Small shifts lead to lasting change.
Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Because when we care for ourselves, we have more to give to our clients, our work, and our world.
How will you practise self-love this week?