Learning to Love One’s Self

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A foreign concept to many people

Yet so critical to happiness

Practicing self-love can be challenging for many of us, especially in times when we face serious challenges. It’s not about being self-absorbed or narcissistic, it’s about getting in touch with ourselves, our well-being and our happiness. We practice self-love so we can push through our limiting beliefs and live a life that truly shines.

So do yourself a favor, take a deep breath, give yourself a little hug and start practicing the following:

  • Start each day by telling yourself something really positive. How well you handled a situation, how lovely you look today. Anything that will make you smile.
  • Fill your body with food and drink that nourishes it and makes it thrive.
  • Move that gorgeous body of yours every single day and learn to love the skin you’re in. You can’t hate your way into loving yourself.
  • Don’t believe everything you think. There is an inner critic inside of us trying to keep us small and safe. The downside is this also stops us from living a full life.
  • Surround yourself with people who love and encourage you. Let them remind you just how amazing you are.
  • Stop the comparisons. There is no one on this planet like you, so you cannot fairly compare yourself to someone else. The only person you should compare yourself to is you.
  • End all toxic relationships. Seriously. Anyone who makes you feel anything less than amazing doesn’t deserve to be a part of your life.
  • Celebrate your wins no matter how big or small. Pat yourself on the back and be proud of what you have achieved.

Phsycology Today Recommends This 7 Step Prescription for Self-Love

  • Become mindful. People who have more self-love tend to know what they think, feel, and want.
  • Act on what you need rather than what you want. You love yourself when you can turn away from something that feels good and exciting to what you need to stay strong, centered, and moving forward in your life, instead.
  • Practice good self-care. You will love yourself more, when you take better care of your basic needs.
  • Set boundaries. You’ll love yourself more when you set limits or say no to work, love, or activities that deplete or harm you physically, emotionally and spiritually, or express poorly who you are.
  • Protect yourself. Bring the right people into your life. I love the term frenemies that I learned from my younger clients.
  • Forgive yourself. We humans can be so hard on ourselves. The downside of taking responsibility for our actions is punishing ourselves too much for mistakes in learning and growing.
  • Live intentionally. You will love yourself more, whatever is happening in your life, when you live with purpose and design.

FURTHER READING
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-love-and-war/201601/why-you-have-love-yourself-first

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