Did you know there is a difference between self-esteem and self-love?
If not, keep reading 😊
Self-esteem is basing your worth on achievements, abilities, life situations and feedback from others.
Self-love can be defined by these ideas:
- You recognize your own value as an individual
- You reject negative messages from the media and society in general
- You accept and embrace all your emotions, both positive and negative
- You break down self-criticism with positive affirmations​
- You focus on self-appreciation
- You’re mindful and compassionate to yourself
- You’re forgiving, both to yourself and others
- You focus on personal growth
- You recognize your own potential
Basically, you accept yourself unconditionally!
Some ways to practice self-love include:
- Setting boundaries
- Forgiving yourself
- Journaling
- Meditation
- Repeating positive affirmations
- Making intentional choices that align with your values and goals
- Regular self-care
(Source: https://skylight.org/blog/posts/self-love-how-it-differs-from-self-esteem-and-why-its-healthy )
Improving your self-love will benefit your overall wellbeing. I hope you’ll make it a priority this year!
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