Loving yourself is the most wonderful gift you could give to yourself. Trust in your abilities and be your strength.

When we lack trust in ourselves and love in ourselves, we tend to obtain that lack by seeking it into someone else. We look for validation for people and when they leave us, we start to feel empty and broken again.

Self-love and appreciation is a hard thing to do for others. It takes time and a lot of courage and focuses on what you need and want. Take time to throw yourself into things that make you happy. Let yourself be your most precious possession.

Loving yourself will provide you a comforting life. Life wherein there is no need for someone else's validation for your happiness. It will allow you to refuse things that you don't like (or make it easier for you). You will be more open to communication with other people without hesitation. But don't get me wrong, this does not mean you won't care what others say at all. By this time, you will no longer feel the need for the approval of anyone for your life. You will see life more positively.

Loving yourself may sound like you're becoming more selfish. You are not. You are just making yourself worthy of love. Loving yourself does not mean you don't care for other people anymore. You are making it possible for you to love other people without hurting yourself.