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10 Ways to Start Loving Yourself

Loving ourselves isn't a one-time deal; it's an ongoing process.

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One of the hardest things to accomplish in life is learning to love yourself. In today’s society, everything is stacked against us. We’re constantly being told how to look, how to dress, and how to act, that it’s so easy to lose sight of who we are. How can you learn to love yourself when you don’t even know who you are?

Learn about what you want in life. Find out what makes you

happy, learn your worth, and surround yourself with people who love you for the way you are. Loving ourselves isn’t a one-time deal; it’s an ongoing process.


1. Stop comparing yourself to others.

Often times, we compare ourselves to others when we see others admire their achievements and greatness, and forget that we are, in fact, great as well. People achieve and fail at different rates; don’t compare your behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel. Everyone is beautiful and unique in his or her own way, and it’s about time that we realize that.

2. Rid yourself of all negativity.

Always look at the things that made you the person you are today, and the people who surround you.

Your friends in life should motivate, inspire and respect you. Your circle should be well rounded and supportive. You deserve to be surrounded by people who want to lift you up, rather than try to drag you down.

3. “Treat yo self”

There’s nothing wrong with buying yourself a little present every once in a while. Think of it as an appreciation gift. Thank you for being you. You rock. You’ve worked so hard to overcome everything life has thrown at you so far, so celebrate everything you’ve accomplished!

4. Live every day in appreciation.


Appreciate the little things in life, and the little things about yourself. They’re what make you unique. No one else can be like you.

5. Smile more!


If you can smile or laugh more, it will help raise your overall self-esteem, and your positive vibes will radiate to those around you. People will enjoy being around you because you make them feel happy.

6. Stop letting others determine whether you’re beautiful or not.


Other people shouldn’t be in charge of how you feel about yourself. Everyone is beautiful in his or her own way, and you don’t need anyone telling you that isn’t true.

7. Spend some quality time with yourself.


Personal time is something that everyone needs. Learn to be comfortable with who you are. It’s so important to build up your own sense of self, and by going out and doing all the things that you want to do, you will come to cherish and love who you are. Because in the end, the only one you can really count on is you.

8. Go on an adventure.


Take one day and spend it doing something completely new. Go by yourself, or with a small group of friends. Just get out, try something different, and value these new experiences.

9. Confidence is key.


It doesn’t matter what other people think of you, it’s the thoughts you have about yourself that make all the difference.

10. Own your potential.


Learn to love yourself enough to believe in the limitless opportunities that lie in front of you. Take action and create a beautiful life for yourself; you’re the only one in charge of your own.


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