Love Yourself First - Self Love This Valentine Month

February, the Valentine month, is all about celebrating love with our dear ones...

Thursday May 4, 2017

Love Yourself First - Self Love This Valentine Month

February, the Valentine month, is all about celebrating love with our dear ones. For us humans, love is the food for the soul and we crave it, mostly expecting it from external sources. What we fail to realise is that there is enough power within us to create love for ourselves. We don’t have to wait for someone to love us, instead we can be the first to initiate and give love from our end. And the first person with whom you start is You.

Accept Yourself

Self-acceptance is the crucial prerequisite to self-love. You are beautifully imperfect. You have beautiful qualities and don’t need to look different or talk different. We all have something different to offer the world and that’s what it makes it so beautiful. Learn to accept who you are and what you believe and stand for. Respect yourself, your thoughts, ideas, and actions enough to never let your confidence slacken. Comparing yourself and your journey in life with others is the very thing which negates this and your perspective. Ultimately, it’s your happiness that matters.

The Power of ‘No’

Most of us find it difficult to say no to things we don’t stand for or want to engage in. You’re not here to please anyone so saying no is as simple as it sounds! You need to know where to draw that fine line and not let anyone take advantage of your kindness. If you don’t respect yourself, why will anyone else?

Tidy It Up!

Living or working in a disorderly environment can affect your mood and create a feeling of chaos within. An open, organized space can be freeing. Getting rid of that pile of clothes you've been wanting to donate or decluttering the stack of papers on your desk can be quite refreshing. It’s like getting rid of the old to make room for new!

Simple Pleasures Of Life

Simple pleasures of life are personal, individualistic and the most satisfying. Do not be ashamed in doing every little activity which makes you happy, or rejuvenates your soul within, just because it isn’t rational or conventionally materialistic. Sing to yourself, dance your heart out, take a getaway, play with a pup, do anything you wish!

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