When was the last time you said, “I love you,” to yourself? Before bed last night? Last month? Ever?
It is never too late to start.
Almon Gunter, CEO and president of Almon Gunter Motivates, Inc., is challenging people to take the time to write themselves a love letter as part of Operation Love Letter.
Gunter believes that all love begins with loving yourself.
What Is Operation Love Letter?
The Operation Love Letter Challenge asks people to write about what they love and value about themselves.
The letter is designed to encourage people to learn, take risks, and grow each day. It provides an opportunity to recognize your value, acknowledge your strengths, and become your own biggest supporter.
Writing a love letter to yourself may sound simple, but many people find it difficult to identify and celebrate the qualities that make them special.
Self-love begins when you stop waiting for someone else to confirm your value.
Tips for Writing Your Love Letter
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Look in the mirror
Ask yourself, “What do I love about who I am?”
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Gather your materials
Get a notepad, journal, or several sheets of paper.
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Find a quiet place
Choose a space where you can reflect and write without interruption.
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Recognize what makes you special
Write down the qualities, experiences, values, and accomplishments you appreciate about yourself.
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Turn your thoughts into a letter
Organize what you wrote into a personal love letter that you can revisit whenever you need encouragement.
Operation Love Letter Guide
Use the downloadable guide to reflect on your value, identify what you love about yourself, and begin writing your personal love letter.
Download the Love Letter GuideLeading by Example
Gunter, a world-class sprinter, mentored former University of South Florida defensive tackle Aaron Harris.
Gunter is recognized as one of the nation’s leading speed, agility, and mental-toughness athletic coaches. Over 20 years, he helped develop more than 1,000 athletes across eight sports at the collegiate and professional levels.
During their time together, Gunter challenged Harris to participate in the Love Letter Challenge.
What Would Your Love Letter Say?
Your letter does not have to be perfect. It does not have to sound poetic, and it does not need anyone else’s approval.
It only needs to be honest.
Share your love letter on social media by posting a photograph of your letter or recording a video of yourself reading it. Use the hashtag #LoveLetterChallenge to help spread the message.
Write it. Read it. Believe it.
Take time today to recognize your value and write the words you may have been waiting for someone else to say.
Start Your Love LetterWhy Self-Love Matters
The purpose of Operation Love Letter is to raise awareness about the importance of self-love.
Loving yourself requires accepting your flaws and recognizing that you are forever a work in progress. You are continually growing, evolving, and learning.
Self-love means understanding your worth without depending on validation from family, friends, colleagues, or peers.
When you connect with and love yourself, you are better prepared to connect with and love others.
No one will ever be better positioned to love, encourage, and advocate for you than you. So, get to writing that love letter.
Build a stronger foundation from the inside out.
Connect with Almon Gunter to learn more about programs designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations recognize their value, strengthen their mindset, and reach their full potential.
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