Why I love myself, and you should too!

Having a poor self image is something very common for most women. We pick ourselves apart and compare our uniqueness against others. We are bathed in a world where we feel we have to be liked by everyone. That is how our self worth is measured. Little by little, we adopt this warped way of thinking. If only we were a little bit skinnier, taller, or our chest was bigger, or our behind smaller/larger. One day we wake up with a list of things that need to change about ourselves, and once those things are accomplished, we can truly be happy, right? 

I have a confession to make. I love myself. I really do. It has not always been that way, but the love I now have for myself is priceless. 

Self love makes you want to take care of yourself. It also motivates you to be a better person. Some people are motivated by insecurities to be people pleasers, but the love I have for myself makes me help others because I feel so blessed. Loving yourself also makes you more attractive and builds your confidence. I know that I am my true best friend. Every bit of kindness you give yourself is just another brick in the foundation of self-love! 

Every day I love myself more. The more I love myself, the more I am able to love others!

There is a difference between being selfish and loving yourself. Selfishness is taking from others with little or no regard. Self-love is nurturing yourself so you are able to give back with strength and compassion. 

Personally I have learned that I have to focus on my needs first, and then, if I have the time, energy or desire... others. Self-love means self-care. I respect my emotional, physical and mental strengths, as well as my limitations. The things I choose to do in my life are based on if it would be good for me, rather then who it would please if I do so. 

I detach myself from people that live in fear, that focus on negativity or whine about how miserable they are. I do have compassion for them and acknowledge their pain, but I choose not to be around them and if I have to be around them, I do not take on their negativity, I let them keep it, I love myself too much! Instead I like to surround myself with peers that can make the best out of whatever situation life throws at them. I get hope, strength and inspiration from these types of people and I always fill my love meter up when I encounter them! 

Make time for laughter and fun. Find the humor in every situation and be kind to yourself. Everyone makes mistakes and it doesn't mean you are a failure. It's just an opportunity to learn! If you truly love yourself, you will be patient and meet your own needs. You will be empowered and inspired to embrace who you really are. You will learn when to say "no" and have no guilt or second guessing. 

I encourage you to love yourself a little bit more everyday and you'll learn what I've learned. 

I AM GOOD ENOUGH, I AM WORTHY, I BELIEVE AND I'M FREE.