How might you care for your heart? What if you made your relationship with yourself your primary focus?  February is a month of relationships and expressions of love.  This episode focuses on heart-centered approaches to life, love and family.  We discuss why we are committed to growing love, practicing love, and celebrating love.  We outline what you can do to care for your heart–physically, spiritually and emotionally.   We will share how to grow self-compassion.   We offer potential acts of kindness, self-acceptance, self-compassion and self-love to try: Hand to heart practice Give yourself a hug Buy yourself flowers  Invest in yourself with coaching Practice yoga Walk Practice mindfulness Enjoy luxurious baths Dance with the lights off  Believe in yourself  Speak your mind  Express all your emotions Forgive yourself   Practicing mindfulness and meditation is caring for your heart.   "Not only can meditation improve how your heart functions, but a regular practice can enhance your outlook on life and motivate you to maintain many heart-healthy behaviors, like following a proper diet, getting adequate sleep, and keeping up regular exercise." Dr. John Denninger, Director of Research at the Harvard-affiliated Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Exercise is caring for your heart and eating well is caring for your heart. Take exquisite care of your heart by joining me for yoga, coaching, or a retreat:   www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-nourish-and-transform www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-connect-in-nature www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching   *Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice.