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5 Reasons To Start Loving Yourself

By Anirudh Narayanan

In today's world it is quite normal for a person to chastise another person just because they are different. We are constantly trying to set standards or rules for each other. Comparisons are quite common and you feel left out of all the action. Because of all these things it has become increasingly important for a person to love oneself.

Humans are different and each one is strangely trying to be perfect in this imperfect world. We give out love and care, without expecting anything in return. But it is important to value oneself, as it will help you become a better person.

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Everyone deserves love and support. You cannot really give unselfish, unadulterated love to another, without loving yourself. Accept your mistakes, celebrate your triumphs, cry, laugh and more importantly celebrate life.

Find out why you should start loving yourself.

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To Be A Better Self
Being excessively self-deprecating can work against you, than for you. Loving yourself is important so that you aren't too hard on your actions or decisions. Though, it might seem narcissistic to some loving yourself will make you a better person.

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Perfection Is A Myth
Life can get pretty tiresome with all the people who are constantly trying to berate you. They assume that they are perfect. Don't be one of them! Hold onto your identity, love yourself for what you are. Perfection is a myth. Never stop growing inwardly as a person. It will only evolve you into a better person.

Your Self Worth Increases
They say that you cannot love another person without really loving yourself. When you don't love yourself, you don't really know what you're worth. When you don't know your worth, you will get used to people belittling you or hurting you. So another reason to love yourself would be because it helps you recognise your self-worth.

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Embrace Your Weird Side
Each one of us is born differently. We do have some similarities but what really brings a bunch of friends together is their likeness and also the weirdness. They embrace all the qualities of each other. You cannot project two different persona's to different people. Love yourself for who you are, with all the shortcomings and the weirdness.

Makes You More Lovable
When you love yourself your self esteem automatically increases. People love those who are self confident. Confidence, is quite contagious. That's the reason self-confident people are often surrounded by people. It makes them lovable. Be weird but be yourself. Remember that you are unique.

Story first published: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 14:30 [IST]