10 Ways To Love Yourself

There are days when things get crazy or really rough. That's especially when I need to remember to love myself ----- so, I keep these words near the bathroom mirror so that I can focus on them. I thought you might appreciate them...

1. Stop All Criticism.

Criticism never changes a thing. Refuse to criticize yourself. Accept yourself exactly as you are. Everybody changes. When you criticize yourself, your changes are negative. When you approve of yourself, your changes are positive.

2. Don't Scare Yourself

Stop terrorizing yourself with your thoughts. It's a dreadful way to live. Find a mental image that gives you pleasure (mine is yellow roses) and immediately switch your scary thoughts to a pleasure thought.

3. Be Gentle and Kind and Patient

Be gentle with yourself, Be kind to yourself. Be patient with yourself as you learn new ways of thinking. Trust yourself as you would someone you really loved.

4. Be Kind To Your Mind

Self-hatred is only hating your own thoughts. Don't hate yourself for having the thoughts. Gently change your thoughts.

5. Praise Yourself

Criticism breaks down the inner spirit. Praise builds it up. Praise yourself as much as you can. Tell yourself how well you are doing with every little thing.

6. Support Yourself

Finds ways to support yourself. Reach out to friends and allow them to help you. It is being strong to ask for help when you need it.

7. Be Loving To Your Negatives

Acknowledge that you created them to fulfill a need. Now you are finding new, positive ways to fulfill those needs. So lovingly release the old negative patterns.

8. Take Care Of Your Body

Learn about nutrition. What kind of fuel does your body need to have optimum energy and vitality? Learn about exercise. What kind of exercise can you enjoy? Cherish and revere the temple you live in.

9. Mirror Work

Look into your eyes often. Express the growing sense of love you have for yourself. Forgive yourself looking into the mirror. Talk to your parents looking in the mirror. Forgive them too. At least once a day say, "I love you. I really love you!"

10. Do It Now

Don't wait until you get well, or lose the weight, or get the new job, or the new relationship. Begin now --- do the best you can.

How To Love Yourself by Louise L. Hay

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