Why love myself

Not selfless enough, tidy enough, creative enough, adaptable enough, confident enough. Which brings us to…. I know it sounds counterintuitive—claiming that the best way to change yourself is to accept yourself. Self-love helps us see our own potential, allows us to forgive ourselves when we take a step backward, and eliminates the shame spiral that so often lands us right back where we started.

Think about much time and energy we spend thinking about ourselves. How to act in a certain social situation. How to flatter your body with clothes and makeup.

How to maneuver yourself into a job position, a relationship, or a different pant size. How to quell the worry and overwhelm inside your mind. It takes practice to tune out the loud opinions around you and tune in to the quiet beating of your own heart. But those moments when you do? Do you ever catch yourself reliving past failures? Our kids? They are perceptive. They SEE how we talk to ourselves, how we take care of ourselves, and how we respond to both their mistakes and our own.

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Donor Advised Funds. Team Up for Research! Sponsorship Opportunities. Healthy Minds TV. Ask the Expert. You understand that being upfront about how you feel and what you believe can only improve your relationships with others. You have standards and are comfortable getting rid of anyone who can't rise up to them.

When you truly love yourself, you realize that confidence comes from within and that no one can make you feel as good or as happy as yourself. You become less likely to feel pressured to do things just to be liked. Caring less about the opinions of others gives you the freedom to walk your own path and be your genuine self.

You understand that every day isn't going to be the best day, where you feel like you can conquer the world. However, instead of wallowing in self-pity, you accept whatever mental and physical state you are in. You find light even in the bad days because you know that even in the down moments there is an opportunity to learn and grow.

When you count on yourself, you limit the amount of times you have to depend on other people which limits the amount of times they can let you down. You learn to trust yourself and your ability to be great even when no one else is around to help you or witness your hard work.

You become your own cheerleader, encouraging yourself to stay motivated and to break boundaries as you chase your dreams. When you put yourself first, you make choices that will only improve your quality of life. You eat better and sleep and exercise more because you realize that taking care of your mental and physical well-being are essential to your success.

When you look better you feel better, and when you feel better, you do better. Holding on to grudges can really keep you down. You are bold You are creative You are a warrior You are strong You are accepting You work hard Everything about you is worthy of love These are just a handful of the many amazing messages of self love we received! Share this: Click to share on Twitter Opens in new window Click to share on Facebook Opens in new window Click to share on Pinterest Opens in new window Click to email this to a friend Opens in new window.