Amidst my self-love challenge, I have found the words that push me to appreciate myself more than I do already. For the days you feel like you are just not enough, think otherwise, and use these words to help you believe it.
1. "You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first." -Unknown
If you are filled with nothing, you will never be able to give any part of yourself to the things you love. Keep yourself in your best interest.
2. "You don't have a right to the cards you believe you should have been dealt. You have an obligation to play the HELL out of the ones you're holding." -Cheryl Strayed
Sometimes we get a curve ball. Sometimes we get 52. If we sit and wish for what may not ever come, we may be waiting an awfully long time. Whatever is dealt to you, embrace it like the wonderful human you are.
3. "And I said to my body, softly, 'I want to be your friend.' It took a long breath and replied, 'I have been waiting my whole life for this'." - Unknown
Why neglect the one thing that belongs entirely to us? Love it for all that it is and make it be the best it can be, internally and externally.
4. "Sometimes we are taken into troubled waters not to drown but to be cleansed." -Unknown
Adversity challenges us, yet refreshes our mindset and our vision. Welcome it with open arms.
5. "Sometimes your soulmate is yourself. Sometimes you have to be the love of your life until you discover that type of love in someone else." -R.H. Sin
Our reliance on others limits the love that we can have for ourselves. When we see the best in ourself, we can let others see that too. And if they don't? To hell with them.
6. "If you're searching for that one person that will change your life, take a look in the mirror." -Unknown
Once again, only you can be the one to make the changes in your life. You are the method behind your madness. You are the one who decides exactly who it is you want to be.
7. "Put yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day and the rest will fall into place." -Unknown
We put ourselves to the bottom of the priority pile, collecting dust and becoming worn out. Don't forget about your worth, ever.
8. "Inhale confidence, exhale doubt." -Unknown
Enough said. Own it.
9. "You owe yourself the love that you so freely give to other people." -Unknown
The givers give too much and receive too little. Fill those voids by loving yourself with your whole heart.
10. "I don't chase people anymore. I learned that I'm here, and I'm important. I'm not going to run after people to prove that I matter." -Unknown
Why seek out others' acceptance when you can be yourself and let them accept you exactly the way you are.
11. "Sometimes you just have to give yourself the pep talks. Like, hello, you are a bas ass b*tch, don't be sad, you're doing great, I love you." -Unknown
BECAUSE IT'S THE TRUTH.
12. "I just woke up one day and decided I didn't want to feel like that anymore, or ever again. So I changed. Just like that." -Unknown
You are in control of your very being. Wake up and choose you, every single day. You are worth it, I promise
Now, go give yourself a hug and remember how much you deserve to be loved by your very own self.
