I Love Me First, All of Me
4 ways to say, I Love Me
Compliment and Admire Who You Are
I would be the first to proudly say I admire myself. Yes, I get lost in my own reflection walking pass a mirror. Yes, I call myself beautiful a million times a day or “badd.” And yes, I geek my head up because I know I am the shit! I am literally my biggest fan. You have to be, so damage isn't done to your self-esteem when someone comes along and tries to tear you down. You wouldn’t need the approval of anyone else because you have the approval of yourself. Embrace your features and love them until there is no more love you could possibly give. Even if there is a part of you, you don't like, find a way to like it. Growing up, I hated that I was small chested. Now, I'm happy that I have the choice of not wearing a bra everyday. Take note of your imperfections and learn to love them. Think to yourself of what you don't like about you. For every negative thought, switch it out and turn it into a positive. Once you change your view of yourself, everyone else's will follow and you will blossom.
Be a parent to yourself
I think everyone, once in a while, has cursed themselves out. Or maybe it’s just me. But I know I definitely deserve it sometimes. Especially when I’m thinking or acting on something that I know will do nothing but put me into a place I don’t want to be in. You can predict what things affect you positively and what things affect you negatively. Make ground rules for yourself and enforce them. Don’t indulge in nothing that will stop your growth. We all know what those triggers are. Take out the negatives in your life. If it brings you down or puts you into a mindset that you don't want to be in, get rid of it. You don't want to keep bad vibes around you because it will stop you from growing. You don't have to do them all at once. Make a note to yourself, that every week, you will do without something that just wasn't good for you, and you may find your life getting a little bit more peaceful.
Indulge yourself in things that Brings you pleasure
When most think of self care, they think of “treating their selves.” It’s so much more than just that, but it is a part of it. Treating yourself isn’t a bad thing, rewarding yourself is something you should do. If you’ve been on track with eating right, go grab something unhealthy. If reading is what you like to do, go buy a brand new book. Catch up on all your trash reality TV shows. Go Shopping! If you got the money, earned the money, then spend YOUR money. If doing nothing is your thing, then do nothing! Make a note to always treat yourself. If it brings joy into your life, don't be afraid to embrace it. It's not a guilty pleasure, it is your mood booster and you can use it whenever you like. We all get one life and it is the simple pleasures that makes it all worth wild.
Know you are worthy for all the good in your life
I know I can sometime question the good that happens in my life. Feeling like I didn’t deserve it. Or I would feel as if I may be asking the world to grant me too much. But I’m not, and you aren't either. You deserve everything that your heart desires, as long as it is pure. If you feel like someone isn't giving you the credit you deserve, make it known. If a relationship is making you feel like you are expecting a fairy-tale romance that doesn't exist, leave that nightmare and find your prince. Never settle for less and don't doubt the good. Know you are worth more than a bad situation. Do whatever you have to say or change, to make you understand that you are worth the time and effort. That you are destined for the life you want to live and that all the happiness that comes to you was meant for you!