![]() “The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.” – C.G. ![]() Here are some quotes to help you appreciate and love yourself more. When you explore your inner self, you delve deep into the raw emotions and thoughts, and that’s when you learn more about your true self. It also builds up your self-esteem and sharpens your intuition. When you explore your inner self, you strengthen your faith into something that opens your mind, heart, and soul to the beauty of trust and love. It has been said that faith is the foundation of self-love, regardless of your religion and beliefs. So, when you feel the green-eyed monster is rearing its ugly head, take a step back, and deliberately focus on yourself. Harboring jealousy will make you hate your life and other people who haven’t done anything bad to you. Even if a person looks like s/he got it all, you never really know the hardships and problems s/he’s going through. To avoid this from happening (and you should really avoid it), stop comparing yourself with others. It will, in fact, make you a miserable person because you’ll always feel that your life, or the way you live it, isn’t enough. However, constant jealousy will lead you nowhere. At some point, jealousy can be healthy if you turn it around and make it a driving force to become better at what you do. It’s a human emotion that often creeps out of nowhere. It’s also a way of embracing the new you and ushering whatever the future holds. While having a reminder of the dark times can push you to be better, letting go of tangible reminders will give you more peace of mind. You may find yourself clinging to clothes or things that have a strong connection to a time when nothing good was happening or when you hit rock bottom. It’s also about getting rid of the old to make room for the new. It’s not just organizing your stuff and cleaning up your room. Don’t just aim to look good, but aim more to feel good.Ĭleaning out your closet is more therapeutic than you may think. Be conscious of what you put into your body – not just food, but also makeup, tattoo or piercing. When you treat it right, you do not only practice self-love, you also bring it energy to keep on moving. It also makes it easier to forgive yourself when you make a mistake. Once you see a visual representation of the positives in your life, it’ll make a big difference in your day. Think of what’s working for you at the moment, then put your answers on paper. A trick that works every time is to make a list of the good things you have right now. This is always easier said than done, especially when you’re having a bad day or going through a tough time. It’s important to have the right kind of people to push and encourage you not just when the going gets tough, but even on ordinary days when life is so busy you inadvertently put your needs in the back seat. There will come a time that you will need love, support, and help from others. As much as you’d like to think you can do everything on your own, you simply can’t. Creating a ritual to show your gratitude to your body will make you stop taking it – and your life – for granted.Įven the strongest person needs someone to lean on. ![]() As you moisturize your hands, thank them for helping you get things handled – literally and otherwise. While you massage your feet, thank them for carrying you to where you need to go. Use the time to indulge yourself and show your body appreciation for the work it does. Have a quiet moment or a “ me time” even just for 15 minutes. Make a conscious effort to pamper yourself even if you live a busy lifestyle. Taking care of yourself is one way of practicing self-love. So, how can you practice and nurture self-love? Here are practical ways to do so: It’s the kind of relationship that is skin deep. Self-love requires mental, physical, emotional and spiritual conditioning. When you love yourself, you learn how to love others without conditions and restrictions. Loving yourself despite all your flaws and even when you make mistakes will push you through your limiting beliefs. Rather, it’s about acknowledging, respecting and getting in touch with yourself, your well-being and your happiness. It’s NOT about being self-absorbed or being a narcissist. ![]() Treat it as it is – a form of love for yourself. ![]()
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