41 Ways to Practice Self-Love and Be Good to Yourself
To love yourself is to experience happiness and security on a whole new level. We search for love outwardly because that is how as children, we found love and security. It was rewarded to us when we did good things. But the truth of it is, the love you are looking for can only come from within.
Embrace the Fact That You Can’t Control Everything
The only thing you can control are things within your control and your reactions.
Live in the Moment, Just for a Moment Every Day
Take a moment to stop the endless pursuit and just look into yourself. See where you have come from and appreciate the beauty of the moment that YOU are alive
- Living, breathing, functioning human being, how much of a luxury that is
Daily Gratitude
Spend 3 minutes each day thinking of all the things you are grateful for
Clear up your environment
What you put in your mind is your life, therefore, it is only logical that you fill your mind with positive information, and you will have a positive life.
Try Minimalism
True happiness and love isn’t found in stuff, it is found in appreciating what you have and experiences
- Shopping for happiness is like having a McDonalds, appreciate your stuff and treat it like a homemade wholesome meal
- If Money Can’t Buy Happiness, What Can?
Self-Care
Take care of yourself: practice these 30 self-Care Habits to build a strong and healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Turn Off and Inwards
Sit down for a few minutes on your own, no TV or distractions, just you.
Face Your Negative Thoughts
are they true, helpful, or are they kind?
- Does this thought benefit me in any way?
- Only use supportive and positive language in your head
- Try these 7 Powerful Ways to Stop Negative Thinking.
- Stop with the internal torture.
Understand That Societies’ Expectations of You Are an Unrealistic Standard That Can Never Be Met
Even if you hit that unrealistic standard, you will always be unhappy because you want more.
- Don’t compare yourself to society’s unrealistic standard. It only leads to self hate and depression.
List Positive Things About Yourself
Make a list of your best qualities and accomplishments to remember when you are having a bad day
Cast out of the Idea That You Have to Be Perfect
Perfection doesn’t exist and when you think it does on social media, it is often masking crippling mental health issues.
- You are never going to be perfect. But the good news is, you already are perfect, in your imperfection.
Be Around Supportive People
Surround yourself with people who love and encourage you. Let them remind you just how amazing you are.
Try Writing
Write down all of your thoughts on a piece of paper, no matter how crazy, mean, sad, or terrifying they may be
- Keep it in a journal, tear it up, burn it, whatever you need to do to let it go.
Get to Moving
Try out a new form of physical activity, find one you enjoy, that makes you laugh and you have fun.
- There is almost unlimited types of sports out there. Go try them all and watch your happiness bloom!
- Dancerize, Zumba, spin, mermaid swimming…
Remember Who You Are
You have been through a lot and you have come through it, getting stronger and stronger every time. I ask you to remember who you are. Adversity is your friend, it challenges you to make life interesting so you can get to the place you really want to go!
Final thoughts
When you learn to love yourself and practice self-love, you can develop a better relationship with yourself
- Self-love doesn’t happen overnight, but you are bound to get better at it in time
- Once you finally learn how to be good to yourself, you will be one step closer to being the best version of you
Let Go of Past Trauma and Wounds
When we let go of things that have happened to us it’s almost like a weight is lifted off our shoulders. We don’t have to carry that around with us anymore.
Give Yourself Permission to Love Your Body
Your body is a beautiful and wonderful tool for adventure. Use it to do all the things you want to do in this life.
Stop Finding Happiness in a Body Type
Happiness cannot be found in a body because there isn’t where happiness live. It is found within.
- You can do anything you want no matter what your body looks like, so stop wasting time trying to conform to a diet type and actually Go Get Happiness.
Forgive Yourself
You can’t change the things you have done in the past but you can control your future.
Tighten Your Circle
You are an accumulation of the 5 people you hang out with, so have a look at who that is.
Eat Healthier
If you eat something you consider bad, you sit and shame yourself
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