Stop Self-Comparison No two persons are the same. It is our individualistic nature that makes us unique. Imagine a world filled with the same faces, body types, skin colors, etc. How ordinary it will be. Our diversity is what adds spice to life. Instead of comparing yourself to others, start embracing your differences and uniqueness. You are the only version of yourself.
You must strengthen your beliefs about yourself regardless of what others think of you. Only then can you truly love yourself!
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Self-love entails attending to your needs rather than putting others’ needs ahead of yours. Self-love means refusing to accept anything less than what you deserve. Self-love is controlled by the belief about yourself (self-based self-esteem) and thoughts about how other people regard you (other-based self-esteem).
Before practicing self-love, we first need to understand what it entails.
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Self-love is a feeling of admiration for oneself that stems from behaviors that help us grow physically, psychologically, and spiritually. Self-love implies having great regard for one’s happiness and well-being.
Be mindful that self-love does not imply arrogance or an inflated ego. Instead, it means being authentic and compassionate to yourself. Here are some guidelines on how to improve self-esteem and love yourself:
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