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Self love also called self crush
simply means having a high regard for your happiness, well being and advantage. Self love is a human necessity which has to do with you taking care of yourself, not settling for less but for what you deserve and not sacrificing your happiness and well being to please others.
Self love is accepting yourself for who you are and trying to make yourself a better you than who you where physically, mentally and emotionally. Self love motivates you to take bold steps and healthy choices. Most persons say self love is selfish but this just had to do with you putting yourself and emotions first, protecting and loving yourself.
Some persons may not know how to love themselves but here are some ways to learn to love yourself for who you are and develop a good self esteem.
1). Stop comparing yourself :
it can be said to be natural fir humans to compare themselves to others but this can be dangerous to an extent. Instead of comparing yourself, pay more attention in how to improve yourself to be better .
2). Put yourself first:
Always try to find time for yourself to think, process and relive yourself of pressure. Try to understand how you feel and what makes you feel better.
3). Be kind to yourself :
People will always criticize and say harsh and hurtful words but don't try to make it worst. Say beautiful words to yourself like, I love myself, I'm beautifully made, I'm an amazing person and more. Appreciate and celebrate yourself fir who you've become and will be.
4). Trust yourself and don't be doubtful:
We tend to not be sure and doubt our ideas and ability to do what's right, even if our instinct and heart knows the best. Always remember that your feelings count and yiu know yourself mire than anyone.
5). Don't pay full attention to people's opinion:.
Humans can never get satisfied and therefore, you can't make everyone happy so, listening to the society too much can slow you down and reduce your self esteem. This doesn't mean that the societies opinions don't matter but don't pay too much attention to them.
6). Don't let yourself be body shamed:
Remember, your value doesn't rely on how your body looks but what you have to offer. Body shaming is one thing that so many persons fight with today but it is fundamental to know that you are valuable because of who you are so, dress in what makes you feel confident, comfortable and happy.
7). Exercise boldness in public:
Boldness is like a boost to our self esteem. It is like a muscle that grows the more you exercise it. Don't feel shy to give your own opinion or speak out how you feel towards anything. Always know that your opinion is much as important as anothers.
8). Process and overcome your fears:
Being afraid to make some steps are signs that you can move further if you keep trying to. Feeling afraid is natural and humane don't try to reject or dodge your fears, try to understand and overcome them.
9). Allow yourself make mistakes:
There's always that saying right from when we where kids that "nobody is perfect" making mistakes are not the problems,but how do you stand and go fir it again. Experience is the best teacher and if you don't experience these mistakes, how then can you know the areas to put more efforts and be better?.
Don't think you need to perfect but think about how to be better than before.
10). Let go of toxic people:
Lucille Ball will say,v"said love yourself first and everything else falls in line" if there is anyone bringing toxicity in your world and they never want to take responsibility for it, the best thing to do is, do away with them.Be it a relationship that you feel you love so much, don't be afraid to do it. It's imperative and liberating even if it may cause pain in the heart. Remember, love yourself first.
Lastly, it's imperative to appreciate who you are. Think about your achievements, goals and what you've done so far to come this far. It I creases your self esteem and uplifts your spirit.
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