You are unique, you are special. It may not always seem or feel like it, but you are. You are here for a reason. You have a special place no one can fill. Your world needs you. Your country needs you. Your community and family need you.
A lot is tied to your selflove. No one can love you more than you love yourself. You can only love others to the extent you love yourself. You are better placed to receive love when to the degree you love yourself.
Here are ten ways you can start loving yourself the way you deserve to be loved.
Accept yourself: Flaws, race, colour, all. This is you, these are the cards you have been dealt. Put things in proper perspective. You might not be able to do everything, but you can do something. You might not be as profound, tall, handsome or beautiful as you wish, but you are you.
Be grateful: For life, for love – for who you are and what you have.
Celebrate yourself: Acknowledge your efforts. Catch yourself doing something good. Ponder on it, savour the moment, entrench it in your memory. Alter your self image.
Reward yourself: It can be simple or special. A little treat, trip to the spa, or special holiday. It might be tangible or intangible, the choice is yours.
Watch your self-talk: What are you thinking, saying to or about yourself? Is it negative? If so, change it! Rephrase your self-narrative. Make it positive, constructive and character-building.
Forgive: Forgive yourself, forgive others. Declutter and enjoy freedom that forgiveness brings. You cannot undo the past, but can redefine your future.
Stop comparing yourself with others: Rather compete with yourself. Strive to get better.
Prepare for your finest hour: Determine to be the best version of yourself. Invest in yourself. Like the Scouts say, “Be prepared”! Success come when opportunity meets preparation -Zig Ziglar.
Get inspired: It has been said that ‘’if you don’t get someone to inspire you, you will expire’’- Archbishop Benson Idahosa. We all can do with a little nudge here or there, someone or something to light some fire in us. Positioning ourselves for regular inspiration ensures our continuous relevance and impact.
Unleash your greatness: Take a step of faith. Follow your dreams.
What additional ideas have you found to love yourself?
