How to Find Out What You Love About Yourself

Finding out what you love about yourself is a challenge, one especially difficult for individuals who suffer from low self-esteem. In extreme cases, individuals can be so ingrained with self-destructive tendencies that loving themselves seems impossible. To find out what to love about yourself, start with positive thinking and a decision to be happy.

Things You'll Need

• Mirror
• Pen
• Notebook

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Instructions

Instructions

• 1

  Replace negative perceptions about yourself with positive affirmations. Tell yourself, "I love and approve of myself -- exactly as I am." This is especially effective when you find yourself thinking negative thoughts. Consider creating your own personal mantra.

• 2

  Take extra time to look at yourself in the mirror and say, "I love you unconditionally." Pay special attention to areas of your body that you feel negatively about, and focus self love in those areas. When you find yourself appreciating an area of your body, focus on that, and remind yourself what you like about your body.

• 3

  Create a list of things you like about yourself. This list should include everything that makes you special, your talents and qualities. When you start thinking negatively, take out the list and read it repeatedly.

• 4

  Stop worrying about things you cannot change. If you realize something is beyond your control, let it go.

• 5

  Forgive yourself for past mistakes. If you are holding guilt over a past transgression, let it go and forgive yourself.