Because believing in yourself is the first step to healing.
Start with Belief
Loving yourself again isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity for mental health and happiness. Think about the way a mother adores her child: unconditionally, deeply, and with hope for the best. That kind of love should also be directed inward—toward you.
“You may be the only person left who believes in you, but it’s enough. It takes just one star to pierce a universe of darkness. Never give up.”
— Richelle E. Goodrich
Reconnect With Yourself
To begin loving yourself again, start by reconnecting with your inner world.
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Meditate daily, even for a few minutes.
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Write in a journal. Reflect on your thoughts, emotions, and triggers.
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Practice affirmations. Say to yourself, “I believe in me.”
Here’s a powerful tip:
👉 Wear a band on your right wrist. Each time a negative thought arises, move it to your left wrist as a visual reminder to challenge it.
Care For Your Body, Too
Loving yourself means treating your body with the same care you give your mind.
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Replace junk food with whole, nourishing meals.
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Cook something you love. Make mealtimes a ritual of self-love.
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Move your body. Daily physical activity, even light stretching, releases happiness hormones and helps fight depression.
Face Yourself With Compassion
Routine alone won’t transform you—inner work is essential.
Be gentle with yourself. When painful memories or insecurities surface, don’t judge them. Instead, ask:
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What is this feeling trying to teach me?
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Where did it come from?
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How can I heal it?
The answers may take time. But every time you choose understanding over criticism, you’re practicing self-love.
Protect and Prioritize Your Joy
Make room for joy every day, no matter how small:
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Go for a walk in nature
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Listen to uplifting music
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Paint, dance, read, laugh
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Say “no” to people who drain you
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Say “yes” to what makes you feel alive
You deserve to love yourself again. Not tomorrow. Today.
Believe in yourself the way you once wished others would. That love is your birthright—and it starts with one choice, one thought, one moment at a time.
I need to believe in me more often. I need this motivation.
I need to start writing in a journal, what a great tip. Love the affirmation I believe in me, much needed!
I need to learn how to love myself because if you can’t love yourself how can others love you?
i used to have a suicidal friend who did not love himself and would constantly talk about how he hated himself and would only stay alive if someone were to fall in love with him. i told him that until he loved himself he would have a hard time accepting love from others. those who don’t love theirselves have a hard time understanding how other people could love them
Michelle, You are so correct until we learn to love ourselves people will continue to treat us like dirt an we just may accept it….Tel your friend learning to love self is not easy it take practice and time.
Self-love, the hardest to do for many, is essential to being able to fully and truly love others. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!
I think you have to be in a good place yourself to be any good to anybody else.
Such an inspiring advice! I have a lot of friends that need a love from themselves.
I love this post. Its so important to love your self first before others.
it’s a long process until such time i have learned to value my true worth but it’s a journey worth looking back.
I’ve always said, if I can’t love myself, who will. I’m my biggest advocate.
This is a wonderful post and reminder to everyone. It can be so hard to show love for ourselves sometimes. Thanks for giving us some easy ways to do it everyday 🙂
I always like the thought that you have to fill your cup in order to be able to pour into others! I have to work on my affirmations because they are not easy!
Very often we love too much that we forget to love ourselves. These are great tips. We should learn to love ourselves first before we can truly love others.
I absolutely agree, take care of yourself and feel good about yourself!
I couldn’t agree with you more! I have written blogs about both why you should love yourself and why you should believe in yourself. They truly are pivotal things we all need in order to be successful in anything. I like that you mentioned mental health as well. Often times we forget about that, but our mental state is incredibly important.
Self love is the first must to do before love others, I love this post, it makes me have an idea about the reality.
So true, you have to love yourself first for happiness and contentment and I like what you said about taking care of body. It’s the piece I often overlook. Thanks for sharing.
affirmations are so big and truly help! I used to be severely depressed a couple of years ago and they really helped me.
lashonda, Affirmations help to build one self-esteem while depressed teen is working with therapist and counselors…Use in Journal can see results.
I love meditation and would love to do it more often. Self-care is SO important.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
I am still getting to know me, but I love myself. I should meditate.
Great post. We can be so hard on ourselves. These sort of reminders are necessary. Journaling is one way that I keep myself on track.
These are great tips on how ro love yourself. One of the best pieces of advice I received was to be kind to myself.
Great advice on how to love yourself. You’re right, affirmations and taking good care of yourself are good ways to love yourself, and be your best self.
I a so grateful that I have always been big on self love. I see so many people struggling with it, especially as a plus size woman/blogger. For me, the way that I look at it is that if I am not rooted, my life does not bloom.
I love writing in a journal and meditating on myself. Its something the older I get the more I need to do…because this is what we didnt learn in school – we dont learn enough how to love ourselves!
Awesome tips! Thanks for the reminder.
My meditation is prayer, I love this tip it is all about making time for you!