The Power of Self-love and Books to Get You Started
Self-love is underrated. Often associated with vanity and narcissistic behaviour, most people don’t love or value themselves enough. Yet it’s paramount to having a good quality of life and being fulfilled.
It impacts the decisions and choices we make, the way we interact with others and the partner we choose. It’s not just about ‘loving yourself more’ or ‘finding love in a relationship’.
It’s more than that. It’s about being true to your needs and fulfilling them. It’s about self-validation and self-respect and recognising when you need time and space for yourself and when you’re ready to share it with others.`
It’s more than feeling good. It’s about being true to our values and purpose on a daily basis. It’s about being able to accept who we are — our strengths and our weaknesses and still be happy with who we are. It’s about showing compassion to ourselves despite our imperfections. It’s about acting in ways that help us grow, mature, become stronger, develop as well as meet our needs. It’s not about seeking an external relationship where we will be loved. It’s work that we have to do for ourselves. We have to put ourselves first and prioritise us, so that we can be the best versions of ourselves for our own sake and others’.
