What stops me from loving myself?
The first thing that stops us from loving ourselves is self-rejection.
Check: How often do I reject myself?
Every time I reject myself I prevent myself from taking action and growing, for this I need to acknowledge and accept myself first.
What is self love based on?
Self love is based on two things: acknowledgment of the self and approval of the self.
How can I start loving myself?
1. Be grounded in knowing who you are and what you are living for.
2. Practice this equation for self love (value + love + respect = self love): Value of my dignity + love and respect for my body, mind, feelings and emotions + respond with respect.
– How do I use this formula practically in my life?
1. Value your truth, priorities, time and energy.
2. Acknowledge and process the feelings and the emotions that come into your mind. Let there be acceptance and honesty, not denial.
3. Be focused and attentive then your mind can stay free from tension. You pick: tension or attention. When there’s tension your heart shrinks.
What is the outcome of this equation?
Growth and gratitude, it allows me to enjoy the current moment and a sense of abundance and limitlessness.
How can I nurture this attitude?
1. Keep a “gratitude journal”, write five things that you are grateful for every day.
2. If you are given a lemon, something sour, make lemonade out of it, i.e. make something useful out of it.
