Fall in love with Yourself

After getting hurt and heartbroken, I decided to keep myself  away from loving someone. Because I believe I am not ready yet. I want to fall in love when I am ready, not when I am alone and lonely. I don't want to get into a rebound relationship that will turn out to be another heartbreak. I am not the kind of girl who would easily fall for anyone. I believe I need to take my time to get myself together before starting a new relationship.

I must learn to love myself first. I need to do this alone. The more I allow myself to be independent, the freer I become. I stopped seeing myself as the world told me I should be, instead saw myself in the light of who I was made to be. I began to feel whole. Why didn't I do this before? It should have been different.

I was so busy finding someone to love me, that I have forgotten about the person I need to love first - myself. Loving myself is the key to improve all the relationships in my life.

How to love yourself and follow your heart;

1. Learn to accept yourself.
Think of anything that you are grateful for. Focus on your positive qualities, your strengths, and your admirable traits. Let go of negative thoughts and hatred. Increase your self worth.

2. Spend more time focusing on self love
Nourish yourself with love. Pamper yourself or do what you love that makes you feel compassion and love toward yourself.

3. Give yourself a break
Be willing to embrace your imperfections and excuse your bad days. Love your strengths and weaknesses. It is important to own them  for a perfect balance.

4. Be comfortable with yourself
Practice moments of alone time and be aware of how you treat yourself. Learn to embrace solitude. Have regular dates with yourself. Be contented being alone without any fear, anxiety and judgment.

5. Be grateful
Always find something to be thankful for each day and regularly count your blessings. When you are thankful for the things you have no matter how small it may be, you will see it increase. It will allow you to focus on all the good things in your life instead of the bad things.

6. Be inspired. Follow your heart.
When the going gets tough be sure to maintain the things in your life that makes you happy and fulfilled. It will help you running again.

You will realize you don't need someone to complete you. You are already complete. A relationship with someone will only make you shine brighter and bring more love into your life.