Who is the most significant person in your life?
Who is always there for you and supports you unconditionally, no matter what? That’s right – that person is you. And when you learn that the most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself, you will be able to appreciate every single thing that makes you this perfect little arrangement of atoms that you are.
Self-love has nothing to do with narcissism, selfishness, or arrogance. Self-love is the art of accepting yourself, recognizing your needs, and taking care of your wellbeing. It’s the strength to let go of anyone and anything that holds you back and start pursuing the things and people that elevate you. It’s the empathy that helps you acknowledge your emotions instead of bottling them up.
Once you start truly loving yourself, you will feel incredible changes in your lifestyle. Others will eventually notice them as well.
Here are 3 life-changing things you experience when you learn to love yourself:
1. You have learned to put yourself first.
Prioritizing your own needs is not selfish – it’s necessary. Let that sink in! Once you dive into the wonderful world of self-love, you realize that putting yourself first means taking proper care of your wellbeing and refusing to put up with others’ toxicity. You are still the kindhearted, loving human being that you are, but the tremendous difference is that you have finally learned the importance of doing what’s best for you.
2. You treat yourself better.
When you love yourself, you naturally learn how to be kinder to yourself. You start doing the things that spark joy in you and spend time with people who inspire you to invest in your personal growth. And in the process, you let go of the sadness caused by all the hurtful heartbreaks, losses, and disappointment in your past. The pain that used to haunt you can no longer drag you down because now you know that you deserve the world.
3. You make time for the things that truly matter.
When you get your priorities straight, and you start to put your happiness first, you also start focusing on the things and people that make your life so wonderful. You get to know the real you, and while doing so, you concentrate on what brings actual value to your days. The beauty of self-love is that you are finally able to accept all of your flaws and imperfections and work on becoming the best version of yourself without the fear of not being or doing enough. And when you’re at peace with who you are, you have time to pay attention to everything and everyone that makes your soul shine.
Someone once said: “Your greatest responsibility is to love yourself and to know you are enough.” In other words, if you want to grow, first you must learn how to be at peace with the person you are today.
Love yourself, and the rest will follow.
