Love is a powerful word and emotion. It is one of the basic fundamental needs that we can give and receive. Scientifically speaking, love is important because it helps us to produce happy hormones that trigger positive reactions. Our levels of dopamine and adrenaline increase and that's the reason why we feel something strange and magical when we are in love. There are many kinds of love you can give and receive from others but before anything else, you should love yourself first.
Why we should start to love ourselves before others?
Self-love isn't bad at all and it is not about being selfish. It is giving yourself what you ask from others. You became more confident about yourself and prevent yourself from internal criticism. When you love yourself first you will no longer need to strive more to prove to others that you deserve to love and to be loved. Self-love is also self-respect. Genuine self-love is also very healthy (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) and helps you to make stronger choices in life. Loving your self is like knowing your true value. When you put yourself first you will have the courage and faith that you are capable of doing things in rightful manners. The more you care for yourself the more satisfaction it takes.
You need to practice self-love to be able to love. Genuine self-love is the best way to genuinely love others.
