JUDI:
From dating tips to gratitude, comedian and Loose Women star Judi Love reveals her advice for a more confident you…
WAKE WITH A DAILY MANTRA
Practising gratitude can be done in many ways, whether it’s saying “Thank you” to someone or identifying things you’re thankful for, and it’s said to help you experience more positive emotions. For Judi, it’s an essential part of her routine. She says, “I love my work and it keeps me very busy, but it’s important to make time for self-care. I love listening to motivational TED talks to give me inspiration. I’m interested in positivity, emotional growth and learning to be powerful, yet vulnerable at the same time. My morning mantra is based on gratitude. I wake up and say to myself, ‘I’ve got this day and I am blessed’. I’ll hug my kids and send them out with positivity and protection.”
APPRECIATE HOW YOU LOOK NOW
Most of us tend to focus on the parts of our body we’re unhappy with, but Judi believes you should turn self-loathing into self-appreciation. “At least once a week I stand in front of the mirror naked and look at all my bits,” she says. “It’s because I look back at pictures of myself when I was 19 and insecure, and think, ‘God damn, you look good, girl!’ So I try to think that in 20 years, I might look back at a picture of me now and think the same thing. I need to appreciate how I look now, to love my body and treat it as best I can. We all have bits we’re not comfortable with, but remember they’re our bits. Be proud of them.”
LEAN ON YOUR NETWORK
While the cost-of-living crisis ensues, Judi is no stranger to experiencing financial difficulties herself. On Loose Women last year, she broke down as she described a Christmas where she had £87 to her name, while single parenting two children and working a zero-hour contract job. Judi adds, “Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to open those brown envelopes that come through your door, but you need to be honest about your difficulties. Many companies have services for people who are having trouble and, by law, they have to look at ways to ensure your needs are met.
Debts can put pressure on you mentally, so confide in someone close to you to help ease pressure. When my kids were young, I used to tag team with another single parent. One day I might babysit for them, then they would collect my child another day. It makes such a difference when you find your tribe, your network of support.”
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DON’T HIDE THE REAL YOU
Singleton, Judi, recently recalled meeting a date in real life only to discover they looked different from their pictures. And, if you’re navigating the dating world, Judi says the first step is to choose a profile picture that presents you fairly
