“I’m going to do the hard things… because I love myself.
Not because I hate who I was.
Not because I need to become a brand-new person.
But because I finally believe I deserve better.” Wow… this changed my brain chemistry.. for so long I have tried hating myself in changing and it would never be sustainable and always fail in the end because of the built up shame, pain, & sadness. This really changed my perspective…. I don’t need to change because I hate who I am, I need to change because I deserve better for myself.
That realisation is everything. Shifting from self-loathing to self-love as the reason for growth is such a powerful turning point. Change that’s rooted in compassion and belief in your worth is sustainable, it heals instead of harms. You don’t have to fight yourself to evolve. You just have to believe you’re worth the effort. And you are!
Oh my goodness!!! I needed to read this and it came at such an important time for me. I completely agree that choosing yourself and doing the hard things because you love yourself is the most important thing we can do to live the life we know we deserve!! I've been struggling with this but your words are giving me the nudge I needed to open my eyes and to just do it! Because I deserve to love myself. Thank you for writing this B, truly. 🥰💕
Ahhh this gave me goosebumps! Thank you so much for sharing this with me.
It takes so much courage to even say that you deserve to love yourself, so please know, you’re already doing the brave thing just by acknowledging it. The hard choices, the uncomfortable steps, the quiet shifts, they all add up. And you’re so, so worthy of a life that feels true to you.
I’m cheering you on always. Thank you for letting my words be part of your journey 💛
This was gorgeous and made me feel soft. It also reminded me of my own journey and how, when I started loving myself and living in alignment with that, I lost a three year relationship. Choosing to love yourself comes with challenges and grief, but in the end it is always worth it. The things you lose are often just not right for you. Thank you for this beautiful read!
Thank you so much for sharing this, it means a lot. You’re so right.. loving yourself can be the most powerful, yet painfully clarifying thing. It often comes with shedding what no longer fits, even when it hurts. But there’s something so liberating about choosing yourself anyway. I’m really glad the piece resonated with your journey. Sending love your way.
“I’m going to do the hard things… because I love myself.
Not because I hate who I was.
Not because I need to become a brand-new person.
But because I finally believe I deserve better.” Wow… this changed my brain chemistry.. for so long I have tried hating myself in changing and it would never be sustainable and always fail in the end because of the built up shame, pain, & sadness. This really changed my perspective…. I don’t need to change because I hate who I am, I need to change because I deserve better for myself.
That realisation is everything. Shifting from self-loathing to self-love as the reason for growth is such a powerful turning point. Change that’s rooted in compassion and belief in your worth is sustainable, it heals instead of harms. You don’t have to fight yourself to evolve. You just have to believe you’re worth the effort. And you are!
Oh my goodness!!! I needed to read this and it came at such an important time for me. I completely agree that choosing yourself and doing the hard things because you love yourself is the most important thing we can do to live the life we know we deserve!! I've been struggling with this but your words are giving me the nudge I needed to open my eyes and to just do it! Because I deserve to love myself. Thank you for writing this B, truly. 🥰💕
Ahhh this gave me goosebumps! Thank you so much for sharing this with me.
It takes so much courage to even say that you deserve to love yourself, so please know, you’re already doing the brave thing just by acknowledging it. The hard choices, the uncomfortable steps, the quiet shifts, they all add up. And you’re so, so worthy of a life that feels true to you.
I’m cheering you on always. Thank you for letting my words be part of your journey 💛
Beautiful 🥰
This was gorgeous and made me feel soft. It also reminded me of my own journey and how, when I started loving myself and living in alignment with that, I lost a three year relationship. Choosing to love yourself comes with challenges and grief, but in the end it is always worth it. The things you lose are often just not right for you. Thank you for this beautiful read!
Thank you so much for sharing this, it means a lot. You’re so right.. loving yourself can be the most powerful, yet painfully clarifying thing. It often comes with shedding what no longer fits, even when it hurts. But there’s something so liberating about choosing yourself anyway. I’m really glad the piece resonated with your journey. Sending love your way.
Beautiful read, I'm glad you chose yourself.
Loved reading this!