7 Ways to Love Yourself

Some days, it seems you can't do anything right. You feel like you're a terrible person, right? But God didn't make you like that. You are His beloved child and He wants you to know that. And those days when you just aren't feeling it? It's okay. You can pick yourself back up and start again. In fact, there are some ways to help you get back up easier.

1. Pray

Take a break and just have some time with God. Find a quiet haven, read scripture, and pray. Seek to do His will in all you do.

2. Think Good Thoughts

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." -Philippians 4:8

Restart with some good, positive thoughts. You will not only feel better about yourself, but also everything else.

3. Get Organized

Clean your space, write lists, put your life back together. Start again with a clean heart and a clean room.

4. Work Hard

Go the extra mile, own the challenge. And remember that, (Philippians 4:13), "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." And if you fail, it's okay. Start over and try again. It feels much more wholesome to try and fail than to give-half effort and fail. You'll find yourself appreciating your gifts a lot more, and therefore learning to love yourself.

5. Be Kind to Everyone

And that means everyone. Everyone is God's magnificent creation. If you don't love others, how can you love yourself, not to mention God?

6. Have Patience

Remember that life isn't meant to rush through. If you are, say, stuck in a traffic jam on your way to an appointment, remember that it won't go any quicker getting annoyed about it. Try to appreciate what is around you and have patience.

7. Say Kind Things

Don't gossip. Refer back to number 2 on this list. If you concentrate on the good in others, you can also find the good in yourself. 

But lastly, 

Let All Your Things Be Done in Charity (1 Corinthians 16:14)

Do everything in love, and remember to love God & others before yourself. The love of yourself will just come naturally after remembering others first.