How to love yourself?

Elena Miro
3 min readMar 16, 2023

Self-love is a long process that takes time, patience, and effort. None of the most fashionable haircuts, expensive dresses, and modern cosmetic procedures will replace your normal healthy relationship with yourself. You can endlessly repeat to yourself in front of the mirror that you are the best and love yourself more than anyone else. But alas, it will not work until you understand what is in your head. What is your honest opinion of yourself? How do you feel about yourself? From what position do you communicate with other people?

Self-love begins with the right thoughts. After they come to the right actions. And only then this feeling arises with no strange feeling when you feel very good about yourself.

Here are some tips to help you start loving yourself:

  1. Accept your shortcomings. Each of us has our shortcomings and mistakes. Instead of criticizing yourself for them, accept your flaws and work on them.
  2. Take care of your body. Eat right, exercise, get enough sleep, and manage your hygiene. This will help you feel healthier and more confident.
  3. Find time for hobbies. Find something that pleases you and try to do it regularly. It could be reading, painting, dancing, music, or any other activity that allows you to relax and have fun.
  4. Don’t compare yourself to others. Each person is unique and has their strengths and weaknesses. Do not compare yourself to others; this can only lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction.
  5. Practice self-compassion. When you feel down or hurt, try to put yourself in the other person’s shoes and think about how you would react to yourself in that situation. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to make mistakes.
  6. Connect with people who love and support you. Find people who love you for who you are and who will support you through difficult times. This will help you feel loved and valued.

Remember that self-love is a process that takes time and patience. But if you work at it, you can love yourself and become more confident and happy. The path to self-love is working with your inner mindset and limiting beliefs.

Sessions with a psychologist can also help you fall in love with yourself, sort through your thoughts and feelings, develop strategies to build your self-esteem, and learn to accept your flaws and mistakes. Therefore, if you feel that you cannot cope on your own, I will be glad to help you; you can choose a convenient time and day for you here.

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Elena Miro
Elena Miro

Written by Elena Miro

Certified Psychotherapist, Relationship coach and Author. Ukrainian

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