Evicting My Inner Critic: Why I’m Bringing Back the 30-Day "Ahy Luhv Mee" Challenge
- Jun 5
- 2 min read
The other morning, I woke up feeling like I got hit by a freight train.
I took a look in the mirror, and honestly? I didn’t even recognize my own face. My body has been changing, yet again, completely without my permission. My hair didn’t turn out right, my clothes weren't fitting the way I wanted them to, and I felt trapped under a mountain of physical exhaustion. Needless to say, I was not feeling like my unique and lovely self.
In that moment, the inner critic saw an opening and took it.
I had the nerve to think badly about my body. But thankfully, before I let it spiral, I stopped. I talked some sense into myself, and in that quiet minute, I had a massive realization:
I finally remembered who that "inner critic's" voice actually belonged to. And more importantly, whose voice it never was.
The harsh words looping in my head weren't mine. They were voiced by well-meaning relatives, insecure partners, and unrealistic societal standards. The inner critic was never me. So, with love, I decided to release that energy right back to the senders. It was never my responsibility to carry.
Releasing that self-deprecating energy is a daily practice, not a one-time event. Which is exactly why throughout the month of June I've committed myself to a 30-Day Ahy Luhv Mee Self-Love Challenge.
What is the #AhyLuhvMee Challenge?
For 30 days pick one feature or characteristic of yourself that you genuinely like and appreciate.
Some days it might be something physical. Other days, when you look in the mirror and aren't feeling your reflection, it might be an internal trait—like your resilience, your boundaries, or your capacity to heal. No matter how small, write it down.
You can start your challenge whenever you need it most. Whether it's June, October, a random Tuesday, or the start of a new month—any 30-day interval works. Self-love doesn't have a calendar or an expiration date.
How to Take Your Power Back With Me:
Download the Interactive Tracker: I wanted this to be as flexible as possible, so I created a completely free, interactive 30-day self-love template. You can download it, save it to your device, and type your answers directly into it at your own leisure and on your own timeline.
Commit to One Positive Thing a Day: For the next 30 days—whenever you choose to start—write down one thing you appreciate about yourself in the daily box. No skips. No letting the inner critic dictate the narrative.
Share the Journey: Whenever you are running your challenge, screenshot your progress or share a daily entry on Instagram, Facebook, or Threads. Tag @uniqueandlovelyllc and use the hashtag #AhyLuhvMee so I can see it and cheer you on!
Other people’s negative commentary has taken up space in our mind for long enough. Let's use this challenge to reclaim our mirrors and our minds.
👇🏽 Grab Your Free Interactive 30-Day Template👇🏽
Note: This is an interactive PDF! You can save it to your phone, tablet, or computer and type your daily self-love notes directly into the grid whenever you need a moment of reflection.
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