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They say that you cannot love another unless you love yourself. This is why self-love should always be cultivated. After all, your lovers may come and go, but you'll always have yourself to go back to. Here's how you can improve the quality of your self-love:

Give yourself affirmations. It helps to think positively about yourself, whether it's about your personality or your body. It helps to do this daily, as it builds self-love, and you get to highlight the wonderful traits you have. Throw out your negative thoughts and focus on the positive. At the same time, surround yourself with people who also think positive. You don't want to negate all your self-confidence by letting your "friends" tell you that you're not as good as you think you are.


Pamper yourself once in a while. With all the stress of modern life, it's hard to find some time to relax and get a fresh perspective on life. Take some time off to get a massage, a body scrub, or even a quiet day at the beach. Sometimes, even a simple bubble bath can do the trick. Self-love isn't just about the mind - it's about the body too.

Stop selling yourself short. If you think you're not good enough to ask out the lover of your dreams, think again. It helps to keep in mind that the other person is just that - another person. He or she has the same needs, desires, and problems as you do. You owe it to yourself to go out with the man or woman of your dreams. You owe it to yourself to claim that raise in your salary that you truly deserve. When you reach the heights of your self-love, you'll see that your past had moments when great opportunities passed you by, just because you didn't think that you were worth it. It's time to face facts - you're always worth it.