Love Yourself

You have to accept yourself, you have to love yourself. Please yourself first, we often spend an inordinate amount of time attempting to please or win the approval of others, taking any indication of displeasure as a measure of our worth. In reality, you cannot please all the people all the time, realizing that by pleasing yourself, everything else is apt to fall into place. Don’t capitulate to the demands and desires of others, especially if doing so goes against your instincts and code of values. You will feel better about yourself by behaving independently and standing by your principles.

Every individual is unique, possessing different skills, talents and abilities. If you compare yourself to others, you will inevitably come up short, for no two people have identical personalities, behaviors and accomplishments. Appreciate yourself for the unique person you are and avoid trying into fit another person’s mold. Completely accept yourself, including all your flaws, for they are what make you real. Acknowledge and give self praise to you positive attributes and make it your mission to work on the negative aspects of your “self.” Being justifiably proud of your accomplishments and actively striving to improve your shortcomings enhances your self-esteem.

Don’t look to external factors in order to feel good. Look deep within your own heart and soul to find happiness and contentment. Forgive your mistakes, accept your flaws and love yourself unconditionally. Look into the mirror each day and reaffirm to yourself what a good and valuable person you are. If you find your happiness within, acknowledge your innate talents and abilities, focus on the present, as opposed to dwelling in the past, and be ever mindful of your intrinsic value, you will experience a healthy self-esteem which will translate to satisfying relationships and a fulfilled life.