I once read that the greatest gift you can offer yourself is yourself. Yes Yourself! Of course, filled with self-love. Many people do not have this gift because they simply do not love themselves. When you fall in love with yourself you gain a deep connection and appreciation of your value and capabilities. You might be asking why it is important to love yourself. Well, if not for any other reason, but for these simple reasons:
- You’re all you got
- You are unique and special
- You become happy
- Healthier life
- Self-confidence
- You attract love
You’re All You Got
You’ve got only you and it’s the only sure assurance you are going to have for the rest of your life. So why hate that one person who is going to be your companion for the rest of your life? You! Someone once said, “In the end, you have only yourself to depend on. It’s up to you to make sure that you’re strong enough to handle the hurts and disappointments that come your way -no matter what they are.” Even though we are social beings and constantly have to bond with others and society at large, 100% assurance from others is not guaranteed. Reflecting on this and realizing the importance of this statement, loving yourself shouldn’t be a difficult task.
You are Unique and Special
You are unique and a special being. No one was born the same. DNA is what makes you different in your own special way. You might dislike your body or something about yourself, but I want you to know that I understand perfectly how you feel. Growing up, I hated my eyes and this dislike grew as I got taunts from my peers. I came across this book The Power of Self-Love by Charlene Moore that changed everything. And I finally realized that I’m a beautiful being and no one can take that from me. Loving my body and feeling comfortable in it is one of my greatest achievements and you my friend, can do it too!
You Become Happy
Loving yourself gives you a sense of happiness and contentment. Should I sound an alarm on this? The above statement is a vital reason self-love is essential. Failing to love yourself might lead to increase stress, sadness, and even a wave of depression can set in. You always need to put yourself first in everything you do. Being a people pleaser will never help you attain the level of contentment you deserve.
Healthier Life
Loving yourself makes you more tuned to the happenings in your body and mind. Thus, you start taking better care of your body. You start paying attention to what you eat and treating yourself to massages (Yeah, I had to mention that because I do love some good massage). All these little acts in turn make you live a healthier life.
You Gain a Sense of Self-Confidence
Many people do not have confidence due to a lack of self-love. Do you feel sure and secure in yourself and your abilities? Having self-love makes you become self-confident and aware of what you want in life. What’s more, you do not allow others to determine who you are, what you do, and how you should behave. I know this might be a hard thing to do especially as society tends to be very judgmental. But don’t let this get to you as I early mentioned, ‘YOU ARE UNIQUE’ and no one can take that from you.
You Attract Love
When you love yourself, you inspire and attract others to love you. Hard fact: No one else can love you if you do not love yourself. Accepting yourself will make others do too. I know there’s a saying that opposites attract each other. But in this case, it is totally different. I can rightly say ‘love attracts love’ and that’s just how it is.
In all, Self-love is a deliberate act and shouldn’t be a difficult task. Keep these facts in mind in your journey to loving yourself and remember, you can’t love any other person if you can’t love yourself. Now take a moment and say these words to yourself, “I Love Me”. Now that you’ve read this post, you know exactly why you should love yourself. Miriam Dialo is a certified therapist with over 4 years of practice and provides counseling on how you can overcome depression as a parent with a focus on Self-Love. Ready to learn more? Browse our offer section!
References
Medium, https://medium.com/@tashpericic/the-only-person-you-can-rely-on-is-yourself-b321f85645ce
Gratefulness Me, https://blog.gratefulness.me/be-yourself-quotes/
Atlas Blog, https://atlasbiomed.com/blog/five-scientific-reasons-why-you-are-totally-unique/
Shalva Clinic, https://shalvaclinic.org/6-ways-to-practice-self-love-for-a-healthier-life/#:~:text=Studies%20have%20found%20that%20people,more%20likely%20to%20seek%20care.
Simi Psychological Group, https://simipsychologicalgroup.com/5-critical-reasons-self-love-is-necessary-for-happiness/
Huffpost, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/love-yourself_b_3533053
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