February is undeniably revered as the month when love conquers all, shows of emotion are bolstered, and baring your heart is not only encouraged, but expected. A single day during the coldest month of winter is when hearts become abundant, red is sprinkled everywhere, and chocolatiers are busy from morning til night making edible arrangements of affection.
And then there’s every other day of the year and the very important fact that the most important love you can receive is from none other than yourself. While self-love is crucial to a healthy life, it can sometimes be the hardest love to come by. The best gift you can give yourself is the time and grace to take a good look in the mirror and appreciate the person looking back at you.
So, now that Valentine’s day is over and February is coming to an end, let this serve as a reminder that loving yourself is not a once-a-year proposition. Nurturing that love comes with the permission to mentally send yourself a well-deserved Valentine on any random day during each and every month of the year. And a box of chocolate never hurts either!
Rebecca’s Dream is Growing!
Rebecca’s Dream is Growing!
Haley is a recent graduate of Northeastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Haley was one of the founding members of the Rebecca’s Dream Junior Board, and has been involved in the RD mission since 2019. She will now be taking on the role of Rebecca’s Dream’s Director of Programming and Teen Support and Engagement!
In addition to her work with RD, Haley also works as a full-time dance instructor, and public speaker having created the “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” Movement in 2019, speaking to thousands of teens, parents, educators, and communities. Haley has also spent the past seven summers with her favorite pre-k and kindergarteners as a Unit Head at Apachi Day Camp. Through every aspect of her life, Haley works towards normalizing the conversation around mental health and making sure that those around her know they are not alone. Rebecca’s Dream is thrilled to have her as an OFFICIAL member of our team!
Interested in joining the Rebecca’s Dream’s Junior Board? Email Haley at haley.e@rebeccasdream.org
Rebecca’s Dream Honored by The Good News Network
The RD book chat day has been chosen!
Rebecca’s Dream has been selected by THE GOOD NEWS NETWORK as one of 21 organizations making a positive impact on mental health. In honor of our work, they have gifted us several copies of their book …and Now, The Good News, written by Geri Weis Corbley.
Join Rebecca’s Dream, Geri and a panel of health professionals for a Zoom discussion on the power of positivity and how it can elevate your mind and body.
Learning to love yourself starts at a young age.
"I Am Enough" by Grace Byers. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. Say it, and believe it! These inspiring phrases are designed for children to repeat themselves—to help them claim their inner courage and power.
