Why is it important to first appreciate yourself?
According to a Psychology Today article, self-appreciation is a valuable skill to have because it goes beyond self-compassion and self-esteem to allow you to truly appreciate who you are. It not only allows you to reflect on the difficult things you've done, but it also allows you to reflect on your strengths and build confidence. However, it is not always simple to express gratitude to oneself. Between the constant social media feeds filled with highlight reels of other people's lives and the sometimes-extreme body types and social expectations shown in television and movies, it can feel like there's no way you can measure up or that it's difficult to find what you appreciate about yourself. 1. Take a step back and consider where you've been in your life. Reflection is an easy way to show self-appreciation. Reflecting, according to an article published by The Open University, allows you to learn new skills by looking at how and where things have gone (The Open U...