And here’s the surprising truth: As you gaze at yourself in the mirror held by another, you will see far more than your flaws. You also will see the beauty that is uniquely you; beauty...

Of course we need to accept ourselves as we are, but we can’t stop there. We also need to value ourselves enough make needed changes.

The most important love in life is the one that comes from you to you.

The ones who live for themselves find it easier to follow their dreams.

The first secret of success: Believe in Yourself. Nothing changes in your life until you believe you can do things that are important to you. And if you have a low opinion of yourself, nobody...

Sometimes you need to take a break from everyone and spend time alone, to experience, appreciate and love yourself.

People who love themselves come across as very loving, generous and kind; they express their self-confidence through humility, forgiveness and inclusiveness.

It’s not what others have said that hurt us the most. It’s the lies we believed about ourselves that caused us the most pain and hurt.

One of the best guides to how to be self-loving is to give ourselves the love we are often dreaming about receiving from others. There was a time when I felt lousy about my over-forty...

Loving yourself is required for authentic relationships.

start ignoring people who threaten your joy. literally, ignore them. say nothing. don’t invite any parts of them into your space.

I am as I am, and that’s all there is to it, I can hardly take a pair of scissors to myself, and cut out a different person…

There are people who dislike you because you do not dislike yourself.

problem”, whatever you perceive your problem or problems to be, is not the key to happiness.

We do not see the world through a window, but through a mirror. Everything we discern is comparatively held to the vision with which we see ourselves.

The price you will offer yourself to the world, is how much they will buy you.

Learn to love yourself for who you are, not just what you do – there is a big difference.

Prioritise self-care & incorporate a MINIMUM of 60 mins ‘ME TIME’ into your daily routine. YES THERE ARE enough hours in the day. NO EXCUSES.

I do not NEED a man. That was an impossible thought when I married John thirty years ago. It was unimaginable even seven years ago. I finally understand why lasting love has eluded me: the...

Prayer is an insurance policy that you can never lapse on.

Self-love isn’t always so poetic; sometimes it’s a nice big triple back flip kick in the ass. You’ve got to call yourself on your own nonsense; on the incredibly efficient way you can be self-destructive.

Your relationship to yourself is and always will be directly reflected in all your relationships with others.

Monsters were wild. Monsters were strong. Monsters were fierce and free.If I was monstrous…perhaps it wasn’t such a bad thing.

Self-love the perfect soil from which to grow love.

By giving to yourself you are fulfilled, abundant and generous. You have spare love to share.

The person from whom we need love most is ourselves.

I can put on a hat, or put on a coat,Or wear a pair of glasses or sail a boat. I can change all my names and find a place to hide. I can do...

I hear some people say, ‘I need someone who could love me and make me happy.’ The fact is, if you are not already happy with yourself, no one on earth would bring happiness in...

When we fulfill our function, which is to truly love ourselves and share love with others, then true happiness sets in.

Happiness begins with you. Not with your relationship, your friends, or your job. but with you.

When I returned in the next stage of life, I wish to return as Lailah Gifty Akita.

Practice being at home with yourself, as you step out to be with others.

My life got happier when I trusted my gut to tell me when to open the door or close the door. There is joy to be found in keeping away from people & situations which...

Give yourself the love and attention you desire, it’s the starting point of contentment.

Love is you. Love is calling you. Life is awaiting you. Go forth and live fully. Be whomever you are. Define you.

Self-love is not the process of ignoring things, paying attention to fewer flaws or forcing yourself to look away from the parts of you that you perceive as ugly or unwanted. Self-love is the process...

If you do not respect your own wishes, no one else will. You will simply attract people who disrespect you as much as you do.

How do you know if someone loves herself? No hairstyle, religion, or ethnicity has ownership of self-love or a greater propensity toward self-hatred. The best way to tell if a woman loves herself is by...

Self-love is often equated with self-esteem but when it makes you blind to your own faults and gives you an inflated ego, it is time to introspect.

There is a magnificent, beautiful, wonderful painting in front of you! It is intricate, detailed, a painstaking labor of devotion and love! The colors are like no other, they swim and leap, they trickle and...

Those who do not attempt to appear more than they are but are simply themselves, stand out as remarkable and are the only ones who truly make a difference in this world.

We are at our most powerful the moment we no longer need to be powerful.

Self-love is the best love, and you’re the only one who gives it.

Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give and nobody will care for you.

When the actions of others no longer matter, then you will have succeeded within your own mind.

Love cannot come from where love is not. We cannot express love from within us for another if there is no love for ourselves within us.

You are your own soul mate, so love and treat yourself in the same way you would your life partner.

Learn to say no, know when to say yes, and use the words ‘I choose.’ It is the key that will open you to limitless manifestation of your beingness.

I hope you know that you’ve given me the courage to change. I hope you know that who you are is who you choose to be, and that whispers behind your back don’t define you....

Allow yourself to enjoy each happy moment in your life.