10 Ways To Love Yourself More

Valentine's Day is known as the holiday of love...and it's usually focused on our love for another. But what about self-love?

Universally, we are way too hard on ourselves. We hold onto our shortcomings and conveniently forget our successes and positive qualities.

Unfortunately, it’s not easy for other people to respect, like, or love you if you don’t love yourself.

While we may find it easy to love others, it’s much more challenging to appreciate ourselves. We allow others to take advantage of us. We tolerate unhealthy relationships. We overeat. We waste our valuable time. We have goals that are far beneath our capabilities.

Isn't it time to give yourself the love you deserve?

Here are 10 ways to do just that:

1. Understand that you are relevant. You matter to the world. Your opinions matter. Your work matters. Your mere presence matters. You’ve already touched numerous lives in a positive way...whether you are aware of it or not!

2. Understand that your greatest mistakes don’t define you. Your mistakes may have influenced your life, but they only negatively change who you are if you permit it. It doesn’t matter how many mistakes you’ve made. Tomorrow is a new day. Every day is a new beginning!

3. Forgive someone that has wronged you. Forgiving doesn’t mean that you have to let them back into your life or give them another chance. It just means that you’re not going to spend any more time or mental energy holding onto your anger. Be good to yourself and let it go.

You’ll impress yourself with your inner strength and enjoy the relief that forgiveness brings.

4. Think about the best compliments you’ve ever received. Bask in them. The most meaningful compliments are those that ring true in the depth of your soul. It’s exciting when someone else recognizes the best that you have to offer the world.

5. Take a stand for something you believe in. Be bold in your opinion of what’s right and wrong. Be willing to share your interests and hobbies with others. When you love yourself, you can do what interests you without the need for approval from others. Be loud and proud of what’s most important to you.

6. Be kind to yourself. The world is harsh enough on you. Make an effort to be kind to yourself. Remember your good qualities and your strengths.

7. Be of service to others. We admire those that give of themselves. You can admire yourself by spending some time each week helping to make someone else’s life a little easier or more pleasant. Find a charity or social organization that addresses a cause that’s near and dear to your heart.

8. Take care of yourself. Eat well, get your body moving, meditate. Avoid being obsessed with your appearance, but give it the attention it deserves. Because you’re worth the time and effort.

9. Do something nice for yourself. Take the trip you’ve been putting off. Buy yourself a book. Take a class on a topic that interests you. Buy those expensive sheets for the bed. Don’t do it as a reward. Do it just because you’re wonderful.

10. Remember your greatest successes. Remember how amazing you are. You’ve done lots of great things. Remind yourself of them.

As children, we were taught to be loving to others. It’s time you applied the same rule to yourself. Everyone benefits when you love yourself more. You’re happier and at your best. You can do more for others and be more inspiring. Take the time to love yourself fully. You deserve it!

I'm reminded of the epic song by Whitney Houston... The Greatest Love of All. You can enjoy a performance of it here.

About Eva

Eva Gregory is a mentor to spiritual entrepreneurs, coaches and holistic practitioners, Law of Attraction expert, speaker and author. Her passion is teaching spiritual entrepreneurs how to tap into their own inner guidance and merge it with the practical steps to create healthy sustainable businesses from a place of purpose, passion and prosperity. Get your FREE REPORT: “Massive Success For Spiritual Entrepreneurs” here. Learn more about how Eva can help you at www.EvaGregory.com.

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