Self Love

You are deserving of love not only from others around you, but also from the most essential person in your life: yourself. Self-love is a feeling of admiration for oneself. It entails focusing on one's own happiness and well-being, attending to one's own needs, and not sacrificing one's well-being to please others. We all have different ways of taking care of ourselves so self-love can mean different things to different people. 

Follow the tips you find to be helpful to you:

♡︎  Begin each day by saying something to yourself that will make you happy. 

♡︎ Prioritize yourself

♡︎ Eat foods that will nourish your body, treat yourself to your favorite snack and stay hydrated

♡︎ All unhealthy relationships must come to an end. Anyone who makes you feel anything less than fantastic has no right to be in your life. Surround yourself with people who care about you.

♡︎ Don’t compare yourself  to others. You are the only person on the earth who is exactly like you,  so you can't compare yourself to anyone else.

♡︎ Celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how great or tiny they may be. 

♡︎ Every day, take a break to clear your head. Simply take a few deep breaths in and out, clear your mind of all ideas, and be. 

♡︎ As much as possible, be conscious of what you're thinking, feeling, and speaking. Recognize when you're focusing on the negative and shift your attention to something positive. Focus on positive affirmations. Writing down positive affirmations about yourself is beneficial, by nourishing your mind and spirit.

Here are some quotes about self-love:

“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” —Lucille Ball

“To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness.” —Robert Morely

“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” —Sophia Bush

Keep fighting! Some days it will all become too much for you. Take as much time as you need to deal with your issues, but don't completely give up. Accepting yourself as you are right now, for everything you are, is what self-love encompasses. Continue to concentrate on loving and accepting yourself for who you are. Make yourself a priority when it comes to self-love. Take things one step at a time and your goal will become a reality. Recognize that you are important and that you are your own version of perfect.