Why do I need self-love?

Self-love. We hear that phrase all the time, but what does it mean? How do you love yourself? And why should you make an effort to do so?⁣
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For me, self-love is about acceptance, patience, and giving yourself a break! It’s about appreciating all sides of yourself while realizing that you don’t have to be perfect. ⁣
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It’s understanding that this life is a journey and that you haven’t been given all the answers. You are participating in one big scavenger hunt, searching for clues. ⁣
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It’s letting go and forgiving yourself when you make a “bad” decision. It’s learning to make better ones in the future.⁣
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Self-love is a practice. It’s something you have to do everyday to nurture yourself. To grow. It’s giving yourself what you need as often as you give to others.⁣
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So think about how you can love yourself more. Consistently. It may feel strange at first and you may even think of yourself as being selfish, but if you don’t take care of yourself who will?

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