1. Cultivate Self-Awareness:
Notice your thoughts and feelings:
Pay attention to your internal dialogue, especially negative self-talk. Identify the situations and triggers that lead to feelings of self-doubt or low self-esteem, according to Calm.
Understand your values:
Reflect on what is important to you in life, your core beliefs, and what makes you feel good, says Mind.
Identify your strengths:
Recognize your positive qualities, skills, and accomplishments, says Choosing Therapy.
2. Practice Self-Compassion:
Challenge negative self-talk:
Replace harsh, critical thoughts with kind, supportive ones. Treat yourself with the same understanding you would offer a friend, according to Calm
Forgive yourself:
Acknowledge past mistakes or regrets without dwelling on them. Learn from them and move forward, says Declutter The Mind.
Be patient with yourself:
Self-love is a journey, not a destination. There will be ups and downs, and it’s okay to have moments of self-doubt, according to Calm.
