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There are different types of love – between people, pets, friends, lovers, family. But the best love there is is the love you feel for yourself. Because you shine and often feel a lot happier when you are your own cheerleader, when you really believe in yourself.
And the best part is, you can express love for yourself anytime, anywhere. While releasing negative energy during a workout, when you really enjoy a delicious meal or when you give yourself courage before you have to speak in public.
We’ve collected some self-love advice from experts so you too can fill your life with positivity.
Give yourself a little more love…
…At the office
Stand up for yourself. To be taken seriously, you must first take yourself seriously. “Self-love ensures that you are your most successful self,” says CEO Caroline Ghosn.
…When your negative self-criticism is too prevalent
Self-love guru Gabrille Bernstein wants you to forgive yourself a lot. “Walk through your list of self-criticism in a quiet moment. The next time you criticize yourself harshly, write down: I forgive myself for this and let this go.”
…In your yoga class
Not all your workouts have to be equally tough and will leave you panting and sweating. It’s okay to take it slow, to breathe, and to give yourself a break every now and then. Not everything has to be perfect, difficult or a struggle. Some things can also be easy and relaxed.
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…When someone makes you feel small
Find a manta ray to keep you feeling grounded. For example, say to yourself: “I am allowed to be here, I have my feet firmly on the ground and I am allowed to occupy this space.”
…On social media
The positive mantras and sayings you find on social media may inspire you more than you realize. So create a positivity board on Pinterest and pin everything that makes you happy or makes you feel touched.
…So you can turn your dreams into reality
Model Molly Sims says that when you feel sorry for yourself, you become your biggest obstacle. “Find out which thoughts and behaviors are holding you back. By changing small things you can actually make progress.”
…When you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders
The way you move has a major impact on your mind. Therefore, stand up straight, shoulders back and chest forward and show the world that you are there.
…In a culture that focuses so much on appearance
Anti diet project founder Kelsey Miller has experience with dieting. And she also knows that life becomes a lot more fun when you stop doing this. By eating mindfully, she was able to stop crash dieting and start eating in a way that made her happy. “After every silent and mindful meal I got an unknown and inevitable but nice feeling: mindfulness was not only there during my meals but it also flowed into the rest of my life.”
…And stick with it
Make self-love a priority by scheduling some time for yourself every day and month.
Also Read: 8 signs that you have too much stress (without realizing it)
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