How to Love Yourself

Focus on one of the most important relationships you will ever have -- your relationship with yourself. Live the happy life you deserve and learn self-love with these tips.

Instructions

Step 1: Put yourself first Put yourself first and make being happy a primary goal in your life.
Step 2: Write down qualities Write down all of your positive qualities and read them to yourself every day. Add new qualities to the list as you discover and acknowledge them.
Step 3: Accept yourself Accept and love yourself for who you are. Celebrate your positive qualities; acknowledge but don't get hung up with your negative qualities.
TIP: There's no reason to deny that you have negative qualities. Everyone does.
Step 4: Set goals Set achievable goals for yourself. Then praise and reward yourself for your accomplishments.
TIP: Don't wait until you have achieved a complete goal. Reward yourself for completing steps along the way.
Step 5: Believe in yourself Believe in yourself and visualize yourself succeeding.
Step 6: Treat yourself well Treat yourself well. Eat healthy, exercise, get enough sleep, and learn to relax.
Step 7: Treat others well Treat others well and do not allow anyone to mistreat you.
Step 8: Have fun Have fun. Engage in activities that you thoroughly enjoy and surround yourself with great friends and family. Be thankful for who you are today and everyday.
FACT: 78 percent of girls with low self-esteem admit it is difficult to feel good in school when they do not feel good about how they look.