Everyone wants to be loved and we often think that means we need to seek it from other people. But when you seek love from external sources you are allowing it to be taken away from you, which can leave you feeling empty and broken on the inside. Speaking of inside, why don’t we look inside of ourselves for love?
Learning to love and approve of yourself is one of the hardest things to do. It requires you to take the time out to put yourself first, focusing on your wants and needs over those of others.
It might seem selfish at first, but after a while, you will realize that before you can truly take care of others, you have to first take care of yourself. This could include engaging in activities that make you happy or spending time alone with your thoughts. You could even practice stating positive affirmations or reading uplifting quotes to help you view yourself in a better light. Nobody will stand to lose from you choosing to do so.
When you love yourself, you will have a more satisfying life as you feel good about your circumstances and your ability to change them at any given moment. In doing so you are able to spread that positivity with the people around you and encourage them to pour love into themselves as well. You will realize that there are no limits to what you can accomplish if you put your mind to it and you will make healthy choices that will guarantee that you achieve your goals.
Having self-love allows you to have a more fulfilling life because you learn that your happiness isn’t dependent upon anyone but yourself. You don’t mind spending time alone and you are comfortable with where you are in life at any given moment. As a result, you are able to genuinely love other people and be happy for their successes as a result. The more satisfied you are with yourself the more you can share your light and positivity with others.
There is no “right” way to go about loving yourself more. All you must do is make an active effort to do so and from there find the way that works best for you. It is not the “how” that matters, but the “why.”
Here are 10 reasons why self-love is the best kind of love, and why it’s important to love yourself first, before focusing on loving someone else.
1. Loving and knowing yourself makes it easier to say “no” when you really need to.
When you love yourself, it becomes easier for you to say no to people and things that don’t align with your values. You realize that your time is valuable and that it is better spent on doing the things you love. You stand firm in all of your decisions without fear of how others will respond. Read More
