11 ways to practice self-love

For many of us, self-love might sound like a luxury rather than a necessity or a new-age fad for those with too much time on their hands.

Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. Self-love means not settling for less than you deserve.

Self-love means accepting yourself as you are in this very moment for everything you have.

Let us take a look on 11 ways for self-love that are simple in practice and multifaceted in their benefits.

1.Stop comparing yourself to others- There’s just no point in comparing yourself to anyone else on the planet because there’s only one you. Rather, focus on yourself and your journey. You have qualities that no one else has because you were born unique.

2.Don’t worry about others’ opinions- You can’t make everyone happy, so this is a waste of time and will only slow you down on your journey to being the best you. Life is too short to worry about what others say or think about you.

3.Face your fears- Feeling afraid is natural and human. Don’t reject your fears- understand them. This can really help with your mental health. Evaluating your fears helps you to gain clarity and unmask issues in your life that were causing you anxiety.

4.Put yourself first- Because you are important. You matter so much to the people around you, you matter to your family. When you start taking care of yourself as a whole, your happiness will increase. Make yourself a priority.

5.See beauty in the simple things- Gratitude not only gives you perspective, it’s essential to help you find joy and happiness in little things. Try to enjoy every single day. Make note of beautiful small moments around you and be grateful for it.

6.Be kind to yourself- Try to speak kind words to yourself. Celebrate yourself. Embrace your flaws. You’ve come so far and grow so much. Don’t just celebrate your birthdays,celebrate YOUR TRUE SELF.

7.Let go of toxic people- If there’s someone who is bringing toxicity into your life and they won’t take responsibility for it, that might mean you need to step away from them. Don’t be afraid to do this.

8.Allow yourself to make mistakes- Make mistakes so you can learn and grow from them. Embrace your past. Nobody is perfect in this world,everyone makes mistakes. Forget about that voice in your head that says you need to be perfect.

9.Celebrate your wins- Celebrate your wins no matter how big or small they are. Pat yourself on the back and be proud of what you have achieved.

10.Write it down- Write all your thoughts on a piece of paper,no matter how crazy, mean, sad they are. Keep it in a journal, tear it up, burn it, whatever you need to do to let it go.

11.Positive self talk- Start your day by telling yourself something really positive. How well you handled a situation,how you helped a needy, how beautiful you look today. Positive self talk brings confidence in you and make you feel better all day long.

TAKEAWAY

You’re here, right now, alive and powerful beyond your knowledge. Self love may not happen overnight but with time it will settle itself into your heart.

LET’S START FROM TODAY.