60 Ways to Love Yourself (Part 1)
Rather than seeking love from others, we should proactively love ourselves, showering ourselves with care and tenderness, allowing ourselves to live beautifully.
1. Take care of your emotions
Emotions are a choice; many worries are not worth lingering in the heart. Let go of burdens to attain inner freedom.
01. Every morning, give yourself positive affirmations, telling yourself: Today will be a great day.
02. When things don’t go well, don’t rush to complain or get angry, take a deep breath for 30 seconds first.
03. Smile at yourself in the mirror before going out.
04. Even if the progress is small, don’t hesitate to praise and reward yourself.
05. Treat yourself to a gift you desire.
06. When feeling restless, take a leisurely walk outdoors.
07. Watch an inspirational movie to recharge your inner courage.
08. When feeling sad, cry freely to release emotions.
09. Have a chat with friends on a date, talk about both good and bad things.
10. Remember those happy past experiences more often.
2. Care for your health
Managing your body well and prioritizing your health are the foundations and prerequisites of loving yourself.
11. Drink a glass of warm water after waking up.
12. Prepare a nutritious breakfast for yourself to start the day off energetically.
13. Take a walk or stroll after meals for half an hour, avoid sitting or lying down immediately.
14. When sitting for a long time, remember to get up and move your body.
15. Choose a suitable exercise and stick to it to make it a habit.
16. Put a cushion on the chair or sofa where you often sit to support your back.
17. Maintain a light diet and ensure intake of vegetables and fruits.
18. Pay attention to your eye habits, look into the distance more and at green plants more.
19. Get regular check-ups annually to stay informed about your health.
20. Avoid staying up late and ensure sufficient sleep.
3. Embrace your present self
Make peace with yourself; everyone has shortcomings to some extent. Learning to accept yourself is the beginning of self-love.
21. Recognize your limitations. You can work to improve but don’t be overly strict.
22. Face past failures. Success brings glory, but failure makes you stronger. Learn from failures and look ahead.
23. Confront your mistakes. Courageously take responsibility, don’t evade or retreat.
24. Learn to enjoy the process. Even if the outcome is unfavorable, there is always growth in the process. Once you start, experience it to the fullest.
25. Follow your heart’s choices, don’t easily change direction due to external influences.
26. Don’t pursue perfection deliberately; do your best within your limits.
27. Have a dialogue with your “heart” and listen to its feelings more.
28. Find your rhythm in doing things, don’t blindly compare with others.
29. Appreciate your uniqueness, dare to be the “different” one.
30. Embrace ordinary life. Discover beauty and inspiration in the ordinary, create love and poetry in the mundane.
Loving yourself means dedicating yourself wholeheartedly to life, sweating, watering seeds, falling and rising, braving storms with a warm heart. In the end of the bumpy journey, we will encounter a more fulfilling, stronger self.
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