Loving yourself is one of the most difficult things to do, especially when you don’t have the tools or resources to learn how. Without the proper guidance and support, it can be hard to break out of a negative mindset and find self-acceptance. I know this from personal experience, as I never learned how to love myself and therefore I naturally hated and spoke unwell dialogue often sabotaging my own life.
For far too many of us, learning how to love ourselves can be a challenge. Taking the time to do something as seemingly simple as giving yourself positive affirmations or remembering that you are worthy and valuable can present an immense emotional barrier. On top of this, if we have ever spoken unwell dialogue about ourselves or been subjected to hateful rhetoric from others, it is even harder. The difficulty of loving yourself makes sense: it is possible to learn all the wrong lessons from the world around us, and those lessons can seep into our psyche and sabotage our self-love.
Embracing who we are is one of the most difficult, yet powerful things we can do. Sadly, too many of us feel like loving ourselves is an insurmountable task or simply cannot even contemplate the idea. For many years I hadn’t taken the opportunity to learn about myself, and instead I internalized whatever negative thoughts others had about me. Little did I know that this was slowly chipping away at my self-confidence and self-love.
All of us have experienced some form of self-loathing in our lives at some point. Whether it is because of something someone said about us or something we said about ourselves, learning to love oneself can be a difficult task.
I know this because I have been in the same situation. In fact, I became obsessed with hating myself and for years held my own potential back because someone else made me believe I wasn’t worth anything. It took me a while to realize that I was only hurting myself, and that loving myself was the only way I could unlock my true potential.
One of the most important aspects of leading a healthy and fulfilling life is to make sure you take time for yourself. While it can be difficult to love yourself, it is not impossible. I know there are many of us out here who wake up every morning and think “fuck this”. However, being kind to yourself and carving out time for self-care can help us learn to appreciate ourselves more.
My advice would be to find what you love doing and keep busy doing the things that bring you joy. For example, if you like exercising, then set aside some time each day for physical activity. If reading inspires you, find books that will spark your interest and engage with them on a regular basis. Whatever it is that brings you positivity and motivation – don’t take it for granted!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Josh Frihse is a multi-faceted artist who has been creating music since he was a teenager. He is not only an artist but also a creator, dreamer, content creator, and dad of two boys. Josh has dedicated his life to building up the community through his music and other projects. His passion for music is evident in his work as he creates meaningful lyrics that have the power to move people. Moreover, Josh’s content creation skills are impressive as he can create videos, podcasts and other types of content that engage viewers. He is also an advocate for social causes and actively works to make the world a better place. With all these qualities combined, Josh Frihse is truly an inspiring individual who brings out the best in others around him.
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