WATCH THIS If You Want To TRULY LOVE YOURSELF To The Core | Justin Baldoni & Lewis Howes

Daily Practices

Justin Baldoni emphasizes the importance of daily practices in fostering self-love and a positive self-image. He shares how he writes down things he likes about his body each morning, shifting his focus from outcome-based goals to gratitude for his physical abilities 1. This practice has helped him appreciate his body more deeply, even viewing scars as signs of growth and maturity. Baldoni also discusses healing his inner child, focusing on forgiving himself for past actions and embracing his younger self 2.

Now I wake up in the morning, and I write down the things I like about my body.

--- Justin Baldoni

These practices are part of his broader effort to lead a more self-compassionate and authentic life.

   

Healing Journeys

Both Baldoni and Lewis Howes share their personal healing journeys, highlighting the challenges and breakthroughs they have experienced. Baldoni reveals his struggle with stored trauma and anxiety, which he only recognized through therapy and self-reflection 3. Howes recounts a transformative meditation retreat where he revisited childhood memories, helping him rewrite his past narratives and embrace positive experiences 4.

I started realizing that I just had a lot of stored trauma and emotion in my body.

--- Justin Baldoni

These journeys underscore the importance of addressing past traumas to achieve self-acceptance and peace.

   

Ego and Self-Worth

Managing ego and understanding self-worth are crucial themes in Baldoni's discussion. He talks about the constant battle with his ego, especially in the context of external validation and success 5. Baldoni also reflects on the fleeting nature of relevance and how it impacts one's self-worth, emphasizing the need to find value beyond public recognition 6.

My ego can also be something that cripples me, because when my ego is hurt or when it feels attacked, then I don't function from my higher nature.

--- Justin Baldoni

This introspection highlights the ongoing struggle to balance ego with genuine self-acceptance.