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I always find loving yourself such a vague concept. What is loving yourself? For me it means: fully accepting yourself and being who you are. Knowing that you are good enough when you are yourself. Knowing that you are good enough even on the days when you have eaten that entire bag of chips (even though you had planned not to do so). Knowing that you are absolutely good enough on the beach with your cellulite and your soft belly.
You are also capable of loving yourself, because if anyone deserves her own love, it is you – you deserve the love you so generously give to others.
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You can be completely who you are, and no one, especially yourself, should make you feel uncomfortable. You can take up space in this life and not be ashamed of who you are. Love knows no boundaries and you can love yourself without limits, you must even love yourself without limits. Because you are strong, smart and brave. You are worth so much more than you think.
Loving yourself is really not always easy. Even people who have fully accepted themselves and therefore love themselves have days when things go less well. Everyone knows what it feels like to feel uncomfortable and insecure about yourself. Self-love is a challenge, but one that is well worth it.
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Therefore, love yourself so much that you no longer have to look for love that comes from toxic places. Love yourself enough so that you don’t allow yourself to go back to bad relationships and love yourself enough not to maneuver yourself into situations that are bad for you. Love yourself enough to demand the respect you deserve from those around you.
It’s so easy to look to others for appreciation, even people you don’t really care about, but then you feel someone’s approval or appreciation in every way. But you are the only one who really knows what is best for you and you should take the time to get to know yourself. Don’t run away from yourself, no, even love the parts you would normally run away from, because these parts also make you who you are.
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Nobody is perfect, everyone is insecure sometimes. But understand that self-love is not selfish, it is necessary and important. You deserve love and acceptance, especially from yourself. You are more than good enough as you are, so love yourself, you deserve this. You are able to give yourself the love you are looking for.
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