Learning How to Love Yourself.
I’m 38 I’m an adult now, and I’ve learned a lot of things over the years. One thing I haven’t learned, however, is how to love myself.
I don’t want you to think that I’m blaming anyone for this. My parents and teachers and mentors have taught me a lot. They prepared me well. I think I wasn’t taught to love myself because it doesn’t seem like something that has to be taught, at least not to most people.
So how do you love yourself? Where’s the magic switch that makes it easier to love yourself when some days you don’t even like yourself?
There isn’t one. It’s difficult. It isn’t pretty. And it’s hard work. And there isn’t anything I can say to change that.
I will tell you this: When I have moments where I love myself, I say them out loud. If I look in the mirror and think I look pretty or sexy, I say that out loud.
If I really like something I’ve written, I tell myself.
I’m not always good at following my own advice, though. I have a thousand tips and tricks and powerful quotes, but some days that doesn’t make anything any easier. I’ve learned a lot in 38 years, but I also still have a lot to learn. And some days, that includes loving myself.
If you’re still learning to love yourself, it’s OK. There are lots of people still learning to love themselves, so I hope you don’t ever think you’re alone.
It’s not easy. It’s maybe the most difficult thing you’ll ever do. But you’re learning. I’m learning. The people around us are learning. And we will get there. Together. I thought i would veer off my normal #Blogs about #Bitcoin, #Altcoins, #Steem, #Steemit i hope everyone enjoys spread the #Love please help a brother out in hard times and thanks for reading @bigs21024 #bigs21024 on #Twitter follow me, @Dan @Ned help a brother #Powerup
I can very much relate to this post. Greater self-care and self-compassion has been an important focus for me in 2016 after trying so hard and so unsuccessfully to persuade other people to give me the love that I was unwilling to create for myself. Now that I am caring more effectively for myself and my needs, I don't need to have any hidden agendas with others.
I would highly recommend checking out Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff. (http://self-compassion.org/) This site has several free exercises and guided meditations, although I highly recommend the book also. Good luck on your journey to greater love for yourself!
very well said i love this reply thanks
Everyone is capable of loving themselves, think about the type of person you would love to be around.
Be honest with yourself and everyone around you- Set and work toward positive, worthwhile goals
- Read/Listen to "Lead the Field" by Earl Nightengale
- Read "Prometheus Rising" by Robert Anton Wilson
It takes time to become a daily way of life, people sure appreciate it. :) Along the way you'll learn to love yourself and, most likely, meet someone who's headed in the same direction. :)
Be good to yourself. :)
maybe this can help you :-) i had the same issue but its much easier to solve than you think:
http://www.danieleder.com/blog/loving-yourself-what-does-it-mean/
plus why did you post this to money... thats just weird
Loving yourself for money? hmmmmmmm hypothetically how would someone go about that?
no it was suppose to post in love not sure why it did it i tried to fix it
very nice back at ya!