11 MORE WAYS TO PRACTICE SELF-LOVE

Are there times you pulled out your mirror, looked in the mirror, and thought, "I wish I could love myself more"? If you're like most women, the answer is probably "too many to count." But the good news is that there are ways to start loving yourself more -- and it doesn't have to be as difficult as you might think. These tips may help increase your levels of self-worth and finally allow you to see yourself through rose-colored glasses. Although it sounds cheesy, learning to love yourself is ultimately one of life's greatest gifts. Here are the eleven ways to start loving yourself more:

1. Accept Yourself

As you know by now, there'll always be a prettier, more beautiful girl, a bigger car than yours, a more expensive phone and more. Loving yourself calls for self-acceptance of who you are and where you are in life. Maybe you always wonder what life would have been if you were different. That needs to stop. Accept yourself, your body, your social status, and work on yourself to become the best version you can be. 

1. Start A Journal

Start a journal and write what you’re grateful for. Appreciate all the aspects of yourself, like the things you are grateful about on the journal and even things that make you proud of yourself. This helps you promote the positive side of your life rather than focusing on the negative aspects.

1. Don't Compare Yourself with Other People.

Being on social media may make you compare yourself and your life with other peoples.   Long-term happiness in yourself demands that you stop comparing yourself with other people on and off social media.

1. Learn when to say NO and stick to it

You cannot make everyone happy by simply agreeing to what they ask of you. It is extremely difficult to do your best in everything when you are constantly trying to do it all. Saying No allows you to only take on what you can handle. Boundaries also let people know you expect and deserve respect.

1. Take care of your Mental Health.

The best gift you can gift yourself is ensuring that your mental health is in check. A professional therapist will ensure that you have identified the areas that need improvements in mental health and help you create strategies that will help you work towards that.

1. Note down all the great things about yourself

One way to fully love yourself is to be aware of the great things about yourself. So write them down regularly, especially when you’re feeling low. Examples of these are:- I am kind hearted- I am a hard worker- I am intelligent- I have a good sense of humor- I am creative and much more.Write and reflect on them. Soon you’ll just love being you!

1. Forget About Your Regrets and Past Mistakes.

Loving yourself requires that you set your mind free by forgiving yourself for the past mistakes and regrets. Dwelling on past mistakes and regrets is an unhealthy habit because it takes away your joy, and yet you cannot change what already happened. You only have control over the present day, so make it count. Focus on the present and the future with positive thoughts.

1. Surround Yourself with People Who Are Build you up.

People with a positive vibe breathe positive air into your life. These are people who encourage you to do better and who are visionary. Interacting with them will make you love yourself more because of how positive and visionary you become. Loving yourself is simply feeling good about the person you are and being confident in what you can do.

1. Travel At Least Twice A Year to Recharge

Whether you are traveling alone or with your friends, get out of your comfort zone and find time to 'get out of your head.' Travelling makes you feel good about yourself, and a change of scenery often comes with a relaxation of your mind and gives you a happy feeling. Traveling also provides a break from the negative thoughts that would otherwise have consumed you.

1. Create Healthy Habits

Your physical health affects your body image and self-confidence, so take care of it. Make time to exercise daily for at least 30 minutes and make healthy meal choices. Bad habits will lessen your self-esteem, and you constantly doubt and second-guessing yourself on everything- all of which is not self-love.

1. Make time for yourself everyday

This could be something as simple as taking a walk, reading a book, or taking a yoga class. When you take some time for yourself, you communicate to your mind that you too are important and should be on the agenda of the day.

1. Create Goals and Believe in Your Abilities To Achieve Them

One way to love yourself is to make and keep goals. Write them down and keep them in a visible place. When you can see your goals in front of you, it'll be easier to stay motivated and on track and build momentum on your abilities to achieve them.

1. Set Aside Time Each Week to Reflect on Your Accomplishments

It can be easy to get wrapped up in your work and forget all about the things you've accomplished. Dedicating time each week to reflecting on your accomplishments will help you build up a love for yourself and your abilities to do things.

Final Take AwaySo, these are eleven ways that you can start to love yourself more. They’re all simple things that you can do every day to help improve your self-esteem and make you feel better in your own skin. We encourage you to try a few of them out and see how they work for you. Remember, it takes time and practice to change the way we think about ourselves, but eventually it becomes second nature. And the benefits are worth it! So get started today and let us know how it goes.