With so much going on in the world it can overwhelming at times keeping up. Don’t forget to take care of yourself. You don’t have to take on the world’s problems, you come first, you can’t help others until you’re able to take good care of yourself. So let’s get started! Practice self-acceptance, and compassion. The better we understand ourselves and our needs the better off we’ll be. Your well being comes first. Set healthy boundaries, practice self-care and positive self-talk, forgive yourself often, and embrace your imperfections. 

10 Ways to Love Yourself: 

• Set Firm Boundaries
• Practice Self-Compassion
• Prioritize Physical Self-Care
• Use Positive Affirmations
• Forgive Yourself
• Create a Safe Space
• Spend Time Alone
• Celebrate Small Wins
• Let Go of Toxic People
• Engage in Mindfulness [1] 

It is said that self-love begins internally. That when we change our internal narrative, it changes the way we view ourselves. [2] We can do this by reciting affirmations to ourselves to help lift our spirits and remind us of all that we are without focusing on negative self talk that may be bringing us down in life. Start with I can statements and I am statements. I can do this, I am enough, I am beautiful, I am capable, I can overcome these challenges in life. 

Practice your daily inventories this is a practice of the 12 steps. At the end of each day think what did I do well and where did I fall short. Live in gratitude, what is there to be grateful for, what are you thankful for in your life. And work on your self-esteem, think about your values and actions, and practice mindfulness. It is said that when our insides and outsides are not aligned, we cannot and will not feel good about ourselves. [3] So do your best, it’s never too late to love yourself and begin again. 

References:

[1] 10 ways to love yourself articles – Google Search

[2] 10 Steps to Self-Love | Psychology Today

[3] 10 Steps to Self-Love | Psychology Today