Lila Lois
Nobody is perfect, and it’s natural. So, how can you love yourself despite your imperfections? Whenever people talk about love, it is always associating with family and friends. But, in all honesty, it needs to start with you. Would the steps to this important task make changes and matter at all?
Self-love is all about accepting and appreciating yourself for who you are. At times, you have become too hard on and expect too much that you forget to be kind and respect you.
Did you know that when you practice self-love more, you also learn to love others better and them loving you as well?
How to Start the Self-Love Project?
Positive Affirmations
Did you know that these are not simple quotations? These have magic effects to transform your life and mind! Science provides proof that the more you comprehend and speak these positive affirmations, your body and mind improve vividly!
Forgive Yourself
Things will never be perfect and people mess up, whether intentionally or accidentally. It is alright to feel angry for a moment but, to lead your life through it will not be good for your overall wellness. Holding on to resentment and hatred is poisonous for you, not for others. Forgiving oneself first can be the hardest step of this project because the society has been doing the shame-blaming game for a long time. Let go of the blame, shame, hate, for your imperfections and continue on the people who have hurt you. It’ll benefit you more than you could have ever imagined.
Prioritize Your Mental, Physical and Emotional Health
Most, if not all people, who are living in massive shadows of their pasts or current situations are bruised. The contusions are not all physical, but rather on a psychological and emotional level. It is not selfish to cut yourself from the ties which poison your wellbeing. It is a vital practice you should never forget.
Recognize Your Strengths and Challenge the Weaknesses
We all have our weaknesses. You can acknowledge it but, not focus on it. What matters the most is your strengths. These strengths will lead you to better decisions and life. It is true that sometimes, it is courageous to face your weaknesses and find a way to make it your strength. It will depend on your perspective.
Eat the Right Food
You are what you eat. When you consume food or drinks that could have detrimental effects on you, it also affects your mind and emotions. Choose raw and fresh foods. It is far healthier and beneficial for your being.
Notice the Efforts and Celebrate the Progress
Everyone starts slow and that is okay. No one is built to accomplish anything and everything at first try. Monitor your efforts and celebrate the progress because all of it is essential to your self-love journey. So, what, if you begin with baby steps, it is the results that are important.
It is not a race; keep the pace and you’ll get there!
