Have you ever stopped to truly appreciate the incredible person staring back at you in the mirror? The one with the kind eyes, the infectious laugh? Do you ever think about the things to love about yourself?
We all too often get caught up in the daily grind, the endless to-do lists, and the voices that whisper doubt in our ears. But today, let’s pause, take a deep breath, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Today, celebrate you.
Loving oneself is all about accepting and appreciating who you are, recognizing your worth, and taking care of your well-being.
What is not self-love:
- Being arrogant and self-absorbed
- Negative Self-Talk: Constantly engaging in self-critical or demeaning thoughts about yourself
- Perfectionism: Setting unrealistically high standards and feeling a persistent sense of failure
- Difficulty Accepting Compliments: Struggling to accept compliments or positive feedback from others
- Seeking Approval: Relying heavily on external validation and approval to feel worthy or valuable.
- Avoiding Self-Care: Neglecting basic self-care
- Unhealthy Relationships: Staying in toxic or abusive relationships, whether romantic, platonic, or familial
- Fear of Rejection: Avoiding risks or new experiences due to a fear of failure
- Self-Isolation: Withdrawing from social interactions and isolating oneself from others
All of these things can prevent you from seeing the gem that you are. In this post I have rounded up 60+ reasons to love yourself. 60+ powerful things you can love about yourself. Even in the days when your self-loathing peaks, remember these 60+ little things that are worth loving and celebrating.
60+ things to love about yourself.
- You have a warm smile.
- Your hair suits you.
- You have a great sense of humor.
- You are organised
- You love with your whole heart
- You are Charismatic
- You are good looking
- Your sense of style rocks
- You show kindness towards others.
- You are loyal in your friendships.
- You are good at making friends
- You are a good listener.
- You learn from your mistakes.
- You take care of your body.
- You demonstrate resilience in difficult times.
- You express compassion for others.
- You are creative.
- You are determined to achieve your goals.
- You have curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.
- You are willing to forgive others.
- You willingly help those in need.
- You show others empathy.
- You love animals and nature.
- You can adapt to new situations.
- You are honest
- You enjoy adventure and exploration.
- You express yourself through art, music, or writing.
- You keep your promises.
- You appreciate the little things in life.
- You see the beauty in the world around you.
- You don’t give up in the face of challenges.
- You are doing something towards personal growth and development.
- You do not judge people harshly.
- You are open-minded and willing to consider different perspectives.
- You find joy in everyday moments.
- You stand up for what you believe in.
- You are generous towards others.
- You bring laughter and smiles to others.
- You love learning new things.
- You face your fears and insecurities with courage.
- You practice patience with yourself and others.
- You listen and empathize with others’ struggles.
- You are resilient in overcoming obstacles.
- You are determined to make a positive impact on the world around you.
- You find solutions to problems.
- You are good with money
- You are polite and courteous
- You maintain honesty and integrity.
- You have a sense of adventure and exploration.
- You express yourself through art, music, or writing.
- You are dedicated to self-improvement.
- You appreciate the little things in life.
- You see the beauty in the world around you.
- You persevere in the face of challenges.
- You commit to personal growth and development.
- You have a sense of responsibility towards yourself and others.
- You are open-minded and willing to consider different perspectives.
- You find joy in everyday moments.
- You stand up for what you believe in.
- You are generous towards others.
- You bring laughter and smiles to others.
- You love learning new things.
- You face your fears and insecurities with courage.
- You practice patience with yourself and others.
Take Home
Love yourself. You can only flourish in live and have healthy relationships when you truly love and accept yourself. If this is something you struggle with or if you are very self-critical – start by taking baby steps.
Every day, write down 3 things you love about yourself in a gratitude journal (where to get a gratitude journal). Repeat positive affirmations daily e.g. I am worthy, I am happy, I am loved, I am enough.
Get to know yourself better with these self reflection questions.
Over a short period of time, this will change your mind set for good. Don’t spend another second not loving yourself. Control that inner critic. Be you, be positive, make the most of life. Starting today.