Self-love - Love for yourself

11.3.2024 | Ann Cathrin Schach

Self-love is a big word that is frequently used, especially on social networks. And we at SugarShape have also incorporated it into one of our "Selflove & Diversity" values and try to strengthen women's self-image and make them feel even more like themselves. Love and appreciate a little more to learn. But what is it, love for oneself?

What does it mean to love yourself?

To get closer to the definition and feeling of self-love, we recommend thinking of love for a loved one. One pure, unrestricted lovewho accepts all quirks, supposed faults, moods and flaws. Even if this may annoy us from time to time, it does not prevent us from loving this person with all our heart. And basically, that's what self-love is all about: To love and accept yourself as you are. The path to self-love can sometimes be arduous and a task for life. But it is worth taking, as people who love themselves are relieved of the burden of being loved and accepted by society.

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How can you love yourself?

However, the demands we place on ourselves are often immensely high. In a world full of flawless beauty that we see on social media, in magazines and in films and television, you may sometimes find it difficult to love and accept yourself. People everywhere seem to have flawless skin, the perfect body or the perfect life. When you compare yourself to this supposed perfection, you sometimes feel very small. "How can you love yourself?"you may be asking yourself inwardly right now. We recommend that you don't compare yourself with other people. After all, glamor is usually more illusion than reality. Keep in mind that social platforms in particular only show the beautiful, great and special things in life and that many photos are edited. If you realize that the world of influencers and stars and starlets is not good for you, we recommend that you take a step back, put your phone aside and focus your attention on your life. What do you need? What can you do for yourself?

Loving yourself means, to give yourself love. It is about dissolving negative thought vortices, stemming the tide of self-criticism and becoming more attentive to your own thoughts and actions. The first step here is self-acceptance: the ability to recognize and accept yourself as you are. Respecting yourself and your body and making peace with yourself. Taking care of yourself and listening to your needs.

Selflove & Diversity - Our values

We want women to learn and be able to love themselves. That's why we have made "Selflove & Diversity" one of our values. In order to improve the self-image of our customers and followers, it is important to us to show women as they are. We say "Yes!" to molluscs, laugh lines, rolls and diversity and a firm "No!" to retouching and spreading an unrealistic ideal of beauty. We believe that it is precisely these supposed "little problems" that make us beautiful and special. We are all marked by our life's journey, so personal and intimate and above all: unique. Each of us women is special in her appearance and personality. Capturing and promoting this diversity is very important to us.

Love yourself - exercises

Look at yourself in the mirror

Instead of looking for flaws, we recommend that you look in the mirror and pay attention, what is beautiful about you. The laughter lines from laughing so much, bright eyes, soft hair, a cute birthmark, beautiful fingernails, an open smile, warm hands... Make a list of all the beautiful things that make you you. You can always pull out the list when you're not feeling well. And when you look at your face, remember that you are the result of thousands of people who have loved each other. A result of love.

Set boundaries

Let go of the idea of trying to please everyone and sharpen your focus on your well-being. Find out where your boundaries lie and learn to defend them and take care of them. Become aware of what is good for you and that saying no and setting boundaries will not lead to a loved one no longer liking you.

Accept feelings

Feelings are always justified and even if we would prefer to lock the negative emotions in the cupboard, they have a reason. Learn to accept all emotions, understand them and give them love. Because when you give them a home and care for them with love, you also give yourself a little bit of love.

Gratitude

Focus on the things you are grateful for. As big or small as they may seem: passing an exam, the first rays of sunshine in spring, that one tulip on the side of the road, the tasty bread for breakfast or the fact that you have mastered another stressful day. As you consciously list the positive things, your thought patterns gradually restructure. So, what are you grateful for today?

Forgiveness

It's about letting go and living in the present. To exorcize old ghosts of the past, perhaps with help. Only if you can free yourself from the past or find a way of dealing with what you have experienced can you move into the future more liberated. Forgiveness is self-love. This also includes forgiving yourself. Forgive yourself from the bottom of your heart.

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