Meet our competition Finalists

Love the Beauty of being Loved!!

Self-love at its very core is about compassion, care, respect, esteem and worth. It involves sharing these values with those you care about. My heart is full when those closest to me are safe and happy. True story!

Self-love means being kind to myself.

“Let them♡♡”

Self Love is to make time for yourself and looking after yourself to be the best version of yourself.

Self love means to me you must put yourself first, be your own priority, love those who love you, be there for those who are there for you, pamper yourself with outings, spa dates, girls outings, picnics – always be happy.

Self love means loving yourself enough to let go of all the toxic things and people that nearly destroyed you. Love yourself enough to know your self-worth. We all deserve so much love. It starts with you.

SELF LOVE to me, right now, means finding the courage to wake up every day. And not knowing my next move. But facing every day with so much strength and determination despite it all.

For me, self-love means taking the time to really appreciate and care for myself, inside and out. It’s about knowing my worth, setting boundaries, and not letting anyone or anything make me feel less than I deserve.

I had a Stroke on 20th May 2016. Medical diagnosis is Expressive Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech (or verbal Apraxia). My determination is a powerful quality. A willingness to persist despite difficulties and overcoming challenges. Resilience is bouncing back from setbacks and embracing challenges. I live a life that is empowering. Life is short and every moment is precious.

Today self-love meant asking my beautiful young daughters (13 and 11 years old) to come up with an idea to help me enter this competition. They made this happen and made me feel loved, and I accept.

Self-love to me is walking with the confidence of a Goddess here on Earth.

From Rita Riekert Preston, on behalf of my mother: Self-love in my life means celebrating who I am, embracing my uniqueness, and living with confidence and joy. It’s about nourishing my mind, body, and soul, chasing my dreams, and surrounding myself with positivity. Loving myself empowers me to shine, grow, and live life to the fullest!

Self-love means keeping “My Cup” of self-care, self-acceptance, personal values, spiritual health, and gratitude FULL so that I can pour from “My Cup” to others.

Self-love is when you have accepted yourself in mind, body, and spirit. When you are able to inspire other women in their lives with the knowledge you have and maturity. Self-love is when you accept other people in your life. Self-love is appreciating yourself and also taking care of yourself.

Self-love for me would be to look and feel good every day and be confident in my image. I would love to get some clothes and hairstyle advice.

Self-love for me means giving myself grace and remembering my worth, especially after navigating unemployment and doing everything myself since COVID. I haven’t had a treat in a while, and with my 51st birthday coming up, I’m reminding myself to nurture and celebrate the journey I’ve walked.

Self-love means respecting yourself and not letting other people get you down. Always make time for yourself.

Self-love means being completely at ease with yourself, accepting your flaws, and embracing your uniqueness.

To me, SELF LOVE means that you love yourself so much that you can’t actually help sharing the LOVE with those around you! You touch everyone around you wherever you go… it doesn’t matter where you are – at work, in a queue at the shops, walking in the park. Just have so much SELF LOVE that flows out of you that you share your inner happiness with those around you!

To me, self-love means embracing and valuing oneself unconditionally. It involves recognizing my worth, taking care of my mental and physical well-being, and setting healthy boundaries. Self-love is about being kind to myself, celebrating my achievements, and learning from my mistakes without harsh self-criticism. It’s the foundation for a fulfilling and balanced life.

Self-love means setting boundaries like a boss, and other times it is indulging in that extra slice of cake just because. It is knowing that I am a work in progress and a masterpiece at the same time.

Self-love to me means accepting and appreciating myself without having to get validation from anyone. It’s all about embracing the special beauty that I have and raising my crown high as a queen.

Self-love to me is accepting my age and becoming more beautiful as I age.

Accepting myself and knowing that I don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of love.

I’m the kind of person to give and show love to everyone around me, care for everyone, and always put others’ feelings and needs before my own. In 2023, I realized that it was time to STOP. Time to see myself, to value myself, to love myself. That was a big step, very hard, but I’m so truly proud of myself for making my move. Today, I’m a different and changed woman. Yes, I still am loving and caring, but I understand boundaries, I understand the value of my inner peace, to care more for myself, to see my self-worth. All the glory goes to God, our heavenly Father. He has placed so many wonderful ladies on my new path to help me grow. Without God’s love, there is no way to love myself and see myself as He sees me. And He is still leading and teaching me to love myself.

To accept my strengths and weaknesses.

Self-love: valuing myself, recognizing my worth. Ongoing journey of betterment.

Being beautiful from within is a godly blessing but a good pair of heart earrings can go a long way to brighten up your day.

Self-love means nurturing my mind, body, and spirit while embracing my authentic self without judgment. Winning the ultimate self-love package would empower my journey of personal growth, providing tools and experiences to deepen my self-care practice and inspire others to prioritize their own well-being.