What Exactly Is "Self-Love"
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What Exactly Is "Self-Love"

Self-Love (noun) regard for one's own well-being and happiness

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What Exactly Is "Self-Love"
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Many people have misconceptions about what the term "Self Love" actually means. I would like to clear some of that air today once and for all.

Self-Love:
/'. self 'lev/ noun
regard for one's own well being and happiness

Maybe I should reiterate the fact that the actual definition says absolutely nothing about having to be a size 00 to love yourself. It says nothing about having to be bare face in order to love yourself. this beautifully written definition simply states that Self-Love is literally whatever makes you happy. Also, just to throw this out there, Self-Love is not selfish. self-love is mandatory in this life; you have to take care of yourself before you can take care others. you have to learn to love yourself in order to truly love another.

Your own happiness is the ultimate end goal here. If makeup makes you feel beautiful and happy, then wear the makeup. If you think makeup is too extreme and you would rather go bare face then do it. do it because YOU feel it is right not because someone told you "you look better with/ without makeup" Self-Love is not about spending all this time/ money on getting dolled up just for your boyfriend. Self-love is when you spend all that money and time getting dolled up because it is what YOU want and it makes YOU feel pretty.

Going on a diet should be a decision YOU should make. No one should ever tell another human being that they need to go on a diet, its rude. Diet decisions should be decided by you alone.

Self care also goes hand in hand with Self-Love. take care of yourself mentally, physically, etc. go for a walk when you are feeling stressed, go get your nails done and have a spa day to reduce stress. Pick up a new hobby you have always wanted to do.

Self love is not a one and done type of thing. it takes a TON of work. you constantly have to work at it. no one is proficient in it.

Basically what I am trying to say is DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. this is the only life you will ever get so why not be happy and love yourself?

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