How To Practice Self-Love and Start Being Kind To Yourself
All your life, you have given a lot of love to everyone. It is about time you show some of that love to yourself. Self-love helps you to reach a new level of happiness.
Since childhood, we have been looking for love outside us; whether it is our parent’s approval or being adored by our partner. But little did we realize that the love that can give us the stability and security we crave comes from within us.
If we continue searching for love from others, we’ll never find true happiness. Self-love is the best form of love, and here are some ways to practice it in your life.
#1 Don’t Let Societal Expectations Fall Heavy On You.
Society dictates you to be a certain way. And as humans, most of us fall short of that. Don’t let that decide your worth. Society’s standards are more often than not unattainable.
And, even if you somehow reach that unattainable standard, there will still be people who will find flaws in you because that is the truth of human nature.
You might not be satisfied with your achievements. So let go of the societal pressure and stop trying to reach the unreachable goal. The goal in life should be to enjoy it. That’s it. It is that simple.
#2 Enjoy The Present!
There’s always going to be something better, so stop looking for more. Just live in the moment and stop focusing on the future. Stop your search for something better and look within. Be grateful for the little things in life. Be good to your body and your soul.
People who can find happiness in the little things in life are known to be more confident and have more self-esteem.
#3 Self-Care
Self-care is not selfish. Why listen to what others have to say about it? Take time out to do things that make you happy. Take yourself out for a fancy dinner or a new movie. Go for a spa day. Get those much-needed manicures and pedicures done.
And if you are looking for something deeper, you can go for a retreat. Meditate!
#4 Stop Comparing.
The best decision in life is to stop comparing yourself with others. There will always be someone who will be better than you. And for most of us, we choose our flaws and compare that with someone else’s success. That’s not fair to us. You are setting yourself up for failure, in that case.
Instead, focus on being a better version of yourself. You can’t compare your life with others because you don’t know their story.
#5 Surround Yourself With Loved Ones
Who makes your soul happy? Who are the people that make your life brighter? Surround yourself with those people.
Your friends and family are the ones that make your life better. Stay in close contact with them.
Arrange for family trips and friends’ night outs.
Learn from them. Let them guide you. These are the people who love you for who you are and have only good intentions for you in their hearts.
#6 Build Healthy Habits
From eating healthy to sleeping at a proper time, all of these habits help to build a better life. When practicing self-love, creating healthy habits is a must. Exercise, use your idle time to do something productive, or take some time off to introspect. Try not to do things simply because you have to. Enjoy them. Understand why it is essential.
Healthy habits are not just for physical health. They take care of your mental health as well.
#7 Sever Ties With Toxic People
There are people in our lives we can’t satisfy. It is time to let them go. It is not your job to make everyone happy. End the toxic relationships in your life. It might be harsh, but it will be liberating.
There should be no space in your life for people who make you question yourself. It might take some time to realize that these people are toxic to you, but once you do, you should sever ties.
Final Words
Valuing your needs and caring for yourself is the purest thing there is. It is not selfish. It is just like caring for your loved ones. Only when you are recharged and energized can you be there for others.
