What Does Self-love Mean To You?

[Philippa]

Yes, learning assertiveness skills goes towards greater self-respect, which is closely aligned with self-love I think. I also pay more attention to my appearance these days, and it helps in how I feel about me. Being more social is challenging for me because I'm just not that social at all and I'm very choosy (usually) with who I do socialize with, but lately I've been letting huggers hug me without flinching away. I cannot say whether it's because I just have not had the voice to tell them I'm not interested, because I have genuinely needed hugs, so...?

 

[heidi]

Today I told myself that I understand myself and that I forgive myself. I was surprised to find that I felt receptive to hearing that from myself. And the thing is even if it's not true I need to feel love and acceptance from myself regardless. Even if I cannot come up with a way in which I logically support myself I need to support myself nevertheless.