"Self love: Love yourself first"

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Stemians, loving ourselves first is the first step in transforming our lives. Welcome to my blog

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Self love explained

In my own Understanding and opinion,I would say that self love is that warm embrace that envelopes my soul reminding me that i am enough. It's the gentle whisper which calms my inner critic, saying to me that "you are doing your best,and that's something to be proud of". Self-love is that quiet confidence which radiates from within me allowing me to stand tall in my imperfections.

Self love to me is that compassionate gaze that acknowledges my flaws and says "you are beautiful just as you are." Self love is also the freedom to be myself without apology or pretense. It's the total acceptance that fills my heart, reminding me that I am whorty of love, care,and happiness no matter what.

My self-love activity

Sorry to say these, but one self love activity that has been incredibly powerful for me is JOURNALING. There's something about putting pen to paper and allowing my thoughts and emotions to Flow onto the page that feels incredibly liberating. Most times I try to set aside time each week to sit with a cup of tea while holding my favorite journal and just write.

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And thank God for also letting me discover Steemit platform where I also feel like I am free to express my feelings without being judged. Most times what I write in journal could be a stream of consciousness dump,and some other times it's a reflection on my accomplishments and progress. Either way, it's a chance for me to tune in with myself thereby acknowledging my feelings and offer kindness and compassion. It's amazing how much clarity and insight that can come from simply taking out time to listen to my own thoughts and heart.

Journaling has helped me to develop a deeper understanding of myself, work through challenging emotions and also cultivate a more loving and gentle relationship with myself.

few benefits of what journaling have done for me

➡️ It's a reminder to me that my thoughts and feelings are valid and worth exploring.

➡️It has helped me to track my progress and growth thereby making me to celebrate my small victories while acknowledging where I need improvements.

➡️I see it as a safe space for me to explore my thoughts, feelings and desires without being judged or criticised.

➡️ Journaling have helped me to process difficult emotions and Experiences allowing me to release and heal.

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Is self love important or not?Why?

Absolutely,self love is very crucial. I believe is the foundation of our well-being, happiness and success. When we love and accept ourselves,we become more confident, resilient and empowered. Self love helps us to develop a positive mindset,also build healthy relationships and make choices that will align with our values and goals. Self love is no selfish rather it's essential.

Going further, without self love,we may struggle with self doubt, depression and anxiety. We may also try to seek validation from others which leads to people pleasing and burnout. Self love allows us to embrace our imperfections,learn from our mistakes and grow as individuals. And mind you, it's not about being perfect but it's about being kind, compassionate and Understanding towards ourselves.

If we prioritize Self love,we are creating a ripple effect of positivity, impacting our relationships, work and overall quality of life. So let's embrace self love and celebrate our unique awesomeness! We deserve it💯.

Requirements for self love

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As a human,I believe the requirements for self love are as follows 👇

✅Self awareness:

Understanding our thoughts, emotions and behaviors

✅Acceptance

Embracing our imperfections and quirks

Compassion

Treating ourselves with kindness and care

✅Forgiveness

Letting go of self criticism and past mistakes.

✅Boundaries

✅Mindfulness

And I believe that by cultivating these requirements,we can cultivate a deep lasting love for ourselves.

I am inviting @abdullahw2, @raddleking, @saravanan and @pathanapsana.