Stop and think about the last time you asked someone how they were feeling. Now, take time to think about the last time you asked yourself how you were feeling. Chances are you haven’t ever or at least in a long time done that.
This happens because people are not conditioned to turn their feelings inward and to figure out what they are feeling and why. If you are a giving person, chances are you have crossed boundaries with yourself and you have gone out of your way to make sure others are taken care of while you stand and take all of the pain and heartache. Maybe you stay in relationships that should have ended da long time ago or maybe you have been overly compassionate to people that show you no care.
Some people want to jump in and save the world. We want to give to people and try to help make decisions that will save them and take care of them. Instead of caring about our own needs, we put the needs of others ahead of our own and we stay in the background no matter how small we feel.
We do not allow ourselves to feel sad or to take time to really listen to what our emotions are telling us. We miss out on sleep and we do not give ourselves the love that we need.
You are enough and you have done enough. Maybe no one has ever told you that. You have done everything you can to take care of everyone else and now it is the time to start caring for yourself. Learn to have self-love and to make yourself a priority.
Self-Love
You have to learn to put yourself first. Stop taking time for everyone else and learn to love who you are and what you are doing. Put yourself first for once so that you can get stronger.
Self-Doubt
You have to learn to stop doubting who you are. Do not let other people decide what your worth is. If you feel unlovable, get rid of those people in your life. You deserve to be loved and respected.
New Things
Take time to do new things in your life. Figure out the best things that you can do for yourself. Learn to take time to figure out what you want and need. Look at your future and make it the best it can be. Stop comparing yourself to others and start your own journey.
You
You have to begin your life with yourself. Start with you and listen to what you need. Listen to the voice inside of you and learn to celebrate who you are.
Love your mind and your body and even if you mess up, remember everyone does. Embrace the fight that you do and the dreams that you have.
Love yourself for working hard and have pride in your personality.
There is no one in the whole world that is like you and you have to embrace the differences and the joy that you bring to this world.
If you are struggling with loving yourself, take time to journal all of the good qualities about yourself and read this each and everyday so that you can practice self-love.
‘Put yourself first’? That’s an oversimplification! Many people thrive in supportive environments where they prioritize others’ needs. While self-care is important, we shouldn’t dismiss the value of community and altruism.
This article touches upon a critical aspect of emotional well-being. The concept of self-love can be supported by psychological theories, such as Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which emphasizes the importance of self-actualization in personal growth.
I absolutely love this article! It’s a refreshing reminder that we often neglect our own needs while caring for others. Self-love is essential, and this post beautifully highlights its importance. Thank you for sharing such an uplifting message!
‘Take time to do new things’? Yeah right! Who has time for that when you’re juggling work and responsibilities? Let’s get real; self-love is great in theory but impractical for most folks.
‘Embrace your differences!’ Sure! But how about embracing the fact that some of us are just plain weird? I mean, if being ourselves means dancing in public like no one’s watching…well then I’m all for it!
…but seriously, embracing weirdness doesn’t excuse bad behavior. There has to be balance—being yourself shouldn’t come at the expense of treating others well!
…and let’s not forget how liberating it feels to embrace our quirks! If everyone were normal, life would be boring—bring on the oddballs!
Honestly, this sounds like another self-help cliché. We already know we should love ourselves, but it’s not that simple. Life is complicated, and just telling people to put themselves first isn’t a practical solution.
‘You are enough!’ Wow, groundbreaking advice! Next thing you know, they’ll be telling us to breathe or eat vegetables. Self-love sounds great until you realize it doesn’t pay the bills or fix broken relationships!
‘Journaling your good qualities’? Sounds like a fun way to procrastinate! How about focusing on tangible achievements instead? Self-love won’t pay off debts or land jobs!