No matter where you are in your self-love journey, it’s safe to say we could all use more of it. But it’s not always easy to love yourself – exactly as you are. If you can relate, take a look at these 25 self-love ideas. You’re bound to find a bunch that resonate with you. 

Self-love gets a lot of hype these days, but what is it exactly? Self-love is the ability to take deep care of yourself. That includes your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual self. 

In order to do that you have to accept who you are without judgement, shame or censorship. Who you are is exactly who you’re supposed to be. And when you accept this, you can love yourself more easily.

At first, it’s easier said than done. But when you learn to practice self-acceptance, self-love comes naturally. 

25 ways to love yourself

1. Call, message or visit the people who lift you up
2. Rest
3. Notice how you feel without judging it
4. Trust your gut
5. Be present 
6. Eat foods you enjoy
7. Take time for self discovery
8. Speak your truth
9. Appreciate who you are
10. Celebrate what you accomplish
11. Attend to your spiritual needs
12. Make sure you have fun – and lots of it
13. Ask yourself what you need and find ways to satisfy this need
14. Ask for help – you shouldn’t do everything on your own
15. Figure out what fulfills you and create it
16. Wear clothes that make you feel good
17. Have compassion for yourself
18. Say “Thank you” when people compliment you
19. Be mindful
20. Make a list of the people who support you through thick and thin
21. Get out into nature
22. Let yourself feel your authentic emotions without judging them
23. Laugh often
24. Make time for your favorite beauty ritual
25. Remove “should” from your vocabulary