Boosting self-love begins with embracing who you are — flaws, strengths and all. Here are some practices on how to nurture kindness toward yourself and recognize your worth. Day 1 – Awareness Theme: ...

It’s become commonplace to proclaim that truly loving another depends on first loving yourself. But just how warranted is this maxim? Is it supported by science or academic research? Or is it little ...

The concept of self-love has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once dismissed as mere narcissism or selfishness, genuine self-acceptance and compassion for oneself now emerge as ...

Love is an intricate and nuanced emotion, most often associated with romantic partnerships and glorified in art and media; but in reality, there are many types of love, all of which are vital to our ...

Loving yourself sounds simple, but for many of us, knowing where to start is a mystery. The truth is, you may not have been taught how to love yourself. In fact, you may have been taught the opposite ...

Spiritual teacher Sister Shivani emphasizes that true love begins with self-love, stating, "The first person you have to love ...

My primary goal as a Counselor/ LYFE Coach is to create a safe environment that allows my clients to address issues that may be preventing them from living their life to its fullest potential. I meet ...

You start noticing that your moods depend on who texts back, your self-worth on who stays, and your peace on who approves. 1. Choose yourself, not someone else’s chase When love becomes a chase, ...

How did love – this thing that's supposed to be beautiful, magical, transformative – turn into a neverending slog? We went searching for answers, and we found them in surprising places. On today's ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

“The thing I needed to climb up out of, first and foremost, was the self hatred and find the self love,” Mary told Bevy. She credited a T.D. Jakes sermon with shifting her entire perspective, ...