LOVE YOU!
Are you in love... with you? You SHOULD be! Life can be rough and tumble sometimes, so a girl has gotta be her own best friend. When the going gets tough, it's the girls with self-confidence who have the strength to make it through. That's why learning to love yourself is the greatest skill a girl can ever learn. Check out these tips from Myjellybean.com on accepting and worshipping the wonder that is you. Love ya!
Make a Love Confession... to Yourself!
Who loves you? Why, YOU do! You should, you must, you can! You are a loveable person, with good inside. You have to see it, otherwise you'll never feel truly comfy in your own skin. Right here, right now, make the decision to appreciate yourself more, give credit where it's due, talk yourself up. Cultivate kindness, compassion and respect - for you. Face the truth: All you really have to count on in this world is you, yourself, and you. So doesn't it make sense to get comfortable with yourself? You've got one life, and when it's near the end, you don't want to look back and wonder why you weren't kinder to yourself. So treat yourself with love and care. Don't ever run yourself down, in public or private. Talk yourself UP instead! Forget the false modesty. Speak ONLY well of yourself. Exude confidence!
Change the Station.
Whose opinions, thoughts, beliefs are stuck in your mind, like a radio station beaming bad vibes? If they're not yours and they're of no value to you, don't hold onto them. Who cares what some bully, or your mean sister, or that relative who doesn't understand you thinks. You can think your own thoughts. You can choose what to give space to in your brain and heart. If it's toxic, get rid of it. Whenever you have a bad thought about yourself, ask yourself, "Whose voice is that? Who's giving me grief? How can I rephrase that in a more positive way?" When you mess up, don't let thoughts like "You're stupid" take up space in your head. Drown them out with thoughts like, "Oh well, everyone makes mistakes. I'll know better for next time." And, "It's not the end of the world." Replace self-criticism with self-love.
Realize You Were Born to Like Yourself.
Liking yourself is your birthright. Maintaining it requires practice. Continually give yourself good reasons to like yourself. Remind yourself who you really are. Be everything you desire and admire in others, yourself. This requires right thinking and right action. Know who you want to be, and be that person. Go make a list, and call it "Reason I Am Awesome" or "Reasons I Rock". Include character traits and specific actions you are proud of yourself for. Think about future actions that you can take to ensure continued flow of goodwill towards others and, thereby, yourself. Make a list for those too. Have fun achieving your goals - AKA, more stuff to add to the "Reasons I Rock" list!
Enjoy Yourself.
Have you taken yourself on a date lately? Done something special just for you? Spoiled yourself? If not, it's about time you did! Sure, you've got homework and chores and all that, but you deserve time to chill too. Pour yourself a bubble bath. Play your favorite music. Ride your bike. Spend some quality time alone with you. You know all that energy you put into figuring out your crushes? Put it into YOU, your new best friend! Think about who you are, and what makes you tick. Do quizzes to find out all about you. Discover your hidden depths, your likes and dislikes. Get some strong opinions. Entertain yourself. If you don't find yourself good company, how can others? Treat yourself well, but above all, treat yourself.
Take Pride in Your Appearance.
Sound superficial? It's not - it's about showing the world that you believe in taking care of yourself. We're not talking about sporting the latest fashions, or buying every new makeup trend. This is about paying attention to the image you present to others. Is your hair neat? Do you smell nice? Are your clothes clean? Do they match (or fashionably mis-match)? Taking the time to care for yourself, and do basic grooming, sends a strong message to yourself - and to other people - that you love yourself, and enjoy taking care of you.