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To many people, the above two questions may seem a bit strange. This is because generally we have underestimated the power of self-love. Self-love is crucial because it affects the way we perceived ourselves and the way we treat ourselves and thereby impacting our general well-being. Selflove is about knowing our own self-worth and this in return will determine our self-esteem. A lot of people have the misconception that our self-worth is determined by the value of the things that we do for others. This is because we have been conditioned by our parents and society in general that we deserved things or love if we act in certain ways that are accepted by society. The fact of the matter is that our self-worth comes from within. We need to believe in ourselves that we are enough and that we are lovable and capable.

To answer the question of whether you have shown yourself enough self-love, consider the following?

1. Do you love yourself just the way you are?
2. Do you accept yourself just the way you are?
3. Do you feel comfortable in your own skin?
4. Do you like what you see in the mirror?
5. Are you able to see both your outer and inner beauty?
6. Do you forgive yourself when you made a mistake?
7. Do you have a habit of criticizing yourself?
8. Do you treat yourself harshly?
9. Do you give yourself enough credit for your success and achievements?
10. Do you allocate enough time for you to practice self-care?

Your response to the above questions will give an indication of whether you have shown yourself enough self-love. You need to be mindful of how you are treating yourself and what you can do to love yourself more. It is possible to show self-love to others by teaching and allowing them to love themselves more. And if you see that others are treating themselves harshly or saying that they are not enough, teach them to better kinder to themselves and to be more confident.

So what do you think? Is it selfish to love yourself? Are you loving yourself too much or too little? Do give your thoughts and feedback in the comments section. Find out the 7 ways you can love yourself better.

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