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Ask yourself: do I love myself? Self-love is an important component of our life. Without it, we suffer, doubt ourselves, and feel depressed. You should love yourself in different aspects: give rest, be able to forgive, love your body and appearance, and take care of yourself. So what will help you with this difficult matter?

1. Give yourself a break

Do not overwork. It is very important to remember that after work the body and brain need rest. You cannot do everything perfectly, so do not set yourself impossible goals that cannot be achieved.

2. Forgive your mistakes

We are all human, so we may be wrong. Mistakes are an ordinary part of our life, and we should not focus on the past. Forgive yourself and move forward with the experience you have gained.

3. Be able to say, “No!”

Do not force yourself to do something that you do not want, fearing to get discontent from others. It is important to think about yourself in the first place, about what is comfortable specifically for you. If you understand that you don’t want or cannot fulfill some requests, just say, “No!”  ‘Yes-men’ are not popular now.

4. Take care of yourself

Taking care of your body and mental health is very important. Go to the doctor regularly, monitor any changes, and listen to the inner desires of your body. Health is the key to your happiness.

5. Be your best friend

Doing what you like is not necessary with someone. You can go to the movie-theater yourself, enjoy a walk in the park, drink coffee in your favorite coffee shop and dream about your own plans. Sometimes being in a company with yourself is very important.

6. Surround yourself with people who love and support you

Do not let into your circle of contacts toxic people who are parasitic in communicating with you, humiliate and do not respect you. It will make you miserable and insecure. Communicate with people who are ready to listen and help in a difficult situation, who are happy with your victories and support you when failures happen. As L. Stroll once remarked, “I have a small entourage of people who I trust. I value their opinion on my career. The rest is just background noise. ”

7. Rejoice at your achievements, no matter how small they are.

It is not necessary to reach sky-high peaks in order to say with confidence – I’m done! Reward yourself for everything, even minor achievements, whether it is a successful project, giving up sugar or getting out of a toxic relationship. Small victories lead to grand triumphs!

8. Explain to yourself that beauty is subjective. Don’t push yourself into a framework

Remember that beauty is diverse. Do not listen to what others are telling you; the only important thing is how you feel. Love your body and appearance, because you are individual.

9. Eat healthy and tasty food.

Food is an important part of life. Try to eat healthy food in order to be healthy, but do not deny yourself that you really love. Do not punish yourself for excess candy eaten if you wished it so much.

10. Find what makes you happy.

It is very important to find things that make you happy. Do not give up on this easily, strive to enjoy your work, study or hobby. Remember, you live to be happy, not to suffer. As once H. Matisse mentioned, “Derive happiness in oneself from a good day`s work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.”