Self Love Research Paper

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Are you one of those people who have a hard time loving yourself? If so, you are not alone. Loving yourself is an ongoing journey. It takes practice. You can do it! Here are some tips for you to practice self love.

1. Practice receiving love

To truly love is to be able to receive it. When someone loves you, does some kind deeds to you, say kind words, give you gifts, or give you compliments, embrace it. Allow yourself to feel the love that has come your way. Know that you are worthy of love. It is important to accept a gift of love by others. You give yourself a chance to learn more about yourself that you are lovable. You give someone a joy of giving by loving you. Another important way is to practice receiving love by saying "I love you" …show more content…

to say "no" to people when you do not feel like doing something. Do not feel guilty about it. Just realize that you have the right to do so. This is different from doing things out of love. If you do things out of love and your heart wants to do them, that is a different story. What I am talking about here is when your heart does not want to do it and you feel like you have to please someone, and make others happy by over extending yourself. Learning how to say "no" is an art. It takes practice. You might say "Thank you for asking. I am not ready to commit to doing anything right now." You cannot please everyone. When you say "no", remember to smile sincerely and say "no" …show more content…

Do you treat him/her with love, kindness, trust, appreciation, acceptance, and respect? If you can give that to your friend, why don't you give that to yourself? Practice treating yourself like you treat your very best friend by saying kind words to yourself. Stop calling yourself names. Stop beating yourself up. Forgive yourself. Give yourself compliments. Know your boundaries and listen deeply to your needs. Treat yourself kindly, gently, and lovingly like you treat your very best friend.

5. Forgive

Forgive yourself for all the mistakes, regrets, shames, and everything. Leave the past behind and be present with your new day. Today is your day. It is time to move forward. Just do it.

Please find tips for forgiveness in my prior article.

6. Nurture yourself

Self care is very important. Set up some time to be by yourself, just by yourself. Do something that gives you peace, love, and joy with yourself. You can nurture yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Physical

*Go to a gym, yoga class, take a walk, play tennis, or any kind of exercise that you love to do

*Go to a dance class if you love to dance

*Take a nap when you want and need to

*Get a massage

*Consume healthy food that is good for your body.

Realize that you do this because you love you. Take very good care of you. If you don't, who will?

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