Welcome back to I Love Me: The Podcast—where we dive deep into what it really means to love, support, and truly show up for ourselves in everyday life. Today, I want to invite you into a beautiful self-love practice.

A heartfelt ritual. One I do myself, one I share with my clients, and one that even my son has had a lot of fun doing. It’s simple, yet deeply transformative. It costs next to nothing, but its value? Immeasurable.

What is this heart-opening ritual? It’s writing yourself a Love Card.

 

Simple, inspiring lessons in self-love. Hi gorgeous, it’s Tamra here.

Yes—you heard that right.

Today we’re exploring the practice of writing ourself a Love Card.

A handwritten card.

Not to your partner, not to your best friend, not to your child or a loved one.

But to you.

Many of us are quick to see the beauty in others.

We cheer them on, celebrate their wins, send thoughtful messages, and tell them how amazing they are—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

But when was the last time you did that for yourself?

We are so practiced in giving love outwardly that we often forget the person who is most in need of our love— is ourself.

This is where the idea of the Love Card comes in.

It’s a gentle, tangible way to rewire this imbalance.

To take all that loving energy you so naturally give away… and pour it back into yourself.

Here’s how this self-love practice works:

Buy or make yourself a beautiful card.

Something that feels special, tender, thoughtful—just like you’d pick out for someone you deeply care about.

Or, if you’re feeling creative, get out the craft supplies and make one from scratch.

This is part of the magic.

Then…

Set the scene.

Maybe you make a lovely pot of tea, light a candle or pop some essential oils in your oil burner.

And when you feel ready…

Write a message to yourself inside the card.

Not just any message—a love letter from your most authentic self.

From that version of you who sees your soul clearly.

Who knows your heart.

Who holds compassion for your struggles, and reverence for your resilience.

Imagine you’re writing to your dearest friend—but instead of their name, you write down your own name.

Tell yourself all the things you often long to hear from others.

Tell yourself how beautiful you are.

How strong.

How tender.

How wise.

How proud you are of how far you’ve come.

Acknowledge the ways you’ve grown.

The battles you’ve fought quietly.

The love you continue to give, even on your hardest days.

You can even include affirmations or reminders—like:

‘You are deeply loved.’
‘You are worthy of rest.’
‘You don’t need to earn your worth—it already lives inside you.’
‘I’m proud of the woman you’ve become.’

Write what your heart most needs to hear.

Then here’s the twist.

When you’ve finished writing your Love Card, don’t just close it and tuck it away in a drawer.

Put it in an envelope, seal it, and send it to yourself.

Yes—actually post it.

With a real stamp.

Take it to the post office, drop it in the mailbox, and let it go.

Then wait.

Wait for it to arrive.

Wait to open it.

Let yourself forget, just a little, what you wrote.

And then—on the day it arrives—notice how you feel when you open it.

This is where the real beauty happens.

Because something shifts when you receive that letter in the mail.

You see the envelope with your name on it.

Your handwriting.

Your return address.

And in that moment, there’s a flash of something sacred:

You showed up for you.

You didn’t just think about being kind to yourself—you acted on it.

You sent yourself love across time and space, like a future version of yourself whispering back:

‘I see you. I love you. I’ve got you.’

This moment—this arrival—is so much more than paper and ink.

It’s an act of self-devotion.

A reclaiming of your right to be loved, cherished, and celebrated—not just by others, but by you.

And maybe… just maybe… it’s the first time you’ve ever received something like that from yourself.

Why does this matter?

Because our nervous system—our subconscious—remembers how we treat ourselves.

It records every harsh word, every dismissal, every time we abandon ourselves emotionally.

But it also remembers every moment of softness, of presence, of love.

When you receive that card, your inner child gets a message she might have been waiting a lifetime to hear:

‘You’re not invisible to me. I see you. You matter.’

This self-love practice is a natural extension of the Love Journal which I shared with you in Episode 30, and a practice I share in the Self-Love Starter’s Kit.

If haven’t already, make sure you enrol in that Mini Course.

It’s free and gives you foundational practices like this one, to support you in growing your love for yourself.

The difference when you write yourself a Love Card, is that you’re putting it out into the world.

And you’re letting that love be returned to you, in perfect timing.

And it might sound silly at first—but don’t be surprised if you cry when you open it.

Or feel deeply moved.

Or want to do it again.

Because we all need to feel loved.

And when that love starts with you, it becomes a wellspring you can draw from in all areas of your life—your relationships, your work, your health.

So, this week, I invite you to do this self-love practice and write yourself a Love Card.

Not later.

Not next month.

This week.

Choose a card.

Write the heart-felt words.

Post it.

Wait.

And open it like you’re receiving love from someone who truly gets you—because you are.

And if you’d like, take a photo of your card and tag me on Social Media (Instagram or Facebook) or send it in—because I love seeing people reclaim their love for themselves in such a tender, tangible way.

Next week, we’ll be exploring how using mantras – another simple, yet profound practice – can support us in growing our love for ourself.

But until then… be gentle with yourself.

Be proud of yourself.

And don’t forget to mail that card.

Because you are so worthy of your own love.