The Question: What do you do (have you done) for yourself that shows YOU love yourself?

My 2 Cents: A friend told me that love of self isn’t selfish or arrogant, as long as you don’t love yourself only. That makes sense to me.

I’ll be the first to admit that I often put others needs before my own, and this isn’t always the best way to go through life. It’s imperative we give back to ourselves just as much as we give to others.

Think about it this way. You’re the bank, and all the people you help are the patrons. They’re coming to you to get you to invest in them emotionally, socially, physically, financially, and so on. You give and give and give and give. Eventually, you’re bankrupt because in all your giving you never replenished your own stock and you have no more to invest in others. In the long-run, not loving yourself does the same thing. You won’t be a long-term source for anyone including yourself.

If you believe in a Higher Power, self-love should only come second to Him. Loving yourself is the first gift you can give to others. Even in finance, they tell you to “pay” yourself first. Otherwise, you’ll be bitter and angry about working day-in and day-out just to give all you’ve made to bill collectors and anyone else who is dipping into your pockets.

This past week the things I did to show I love myself was that I followed through on making a physical therapy appointment and went, I followed through on making an appointment to see my OB/GYN and went. I left work every day at a reasonable hour, instead of just staying there working until it was time to drive home and pour myself into bed. I took time to go by the grocery store and pick up salad stuff. I soaked my feet in warm sudsy water each day. I didn’t snack as much as I normally do. I got to bed at a reasonable hour each night.

Loving yourself doesn’t have to be about spoiling yourself with extravagances. Loving yourself is about taking care of you. That means putting yourself first when necessary and not feeling like you’ve done something wrong by doing so. I love myself, so I’m going to take care of myself so that I can take care of others.

———-

Take a few moments to check out the tweets from Twitter on this subject:

———-

BLKMGK I’ve just started back reading a least a few pages every day.

tjmlvs_christ Believeing what God says abt me!Trying2learn to “live loved!”Not being my own worst critic!Life is good&I’ve come a long way!

KonKlusivePearl I played field hockey yesterday for the 1st time in 8 yrs n may I add I’m am unfit but managed to score,lol,ooo, I so love me!

blogdiva masturbation?

tclarkusa I focus on the ++ in my life and set aside quiet time just for me. Keeps me focused, grounded and makes ME happy!

PROTECTED TWEETER Showing self-love? Mindfulness. Wellness Holistic Nature & The Ari | af | ya Universe

PROTECTED TWEETER I haven’t done anything for myself in a very long time. Most I have done is gone 2 the hairdresser…it will change 1 day

queenesther Three things: I seek God’s presence, I take care of myself physically & I dropkick(ed) all haters from my personal life.

xsashagirl Everytime I stand up & assert myself against some kind of foolishness, I show myself that I love myself enuff not 2 accept BS.

LilMrsPerfect2u BUY SHOES!! Lol

atane I try to hit the gym several times a week.

KeashaMOnroeLtL TRUST myself

QueenAoleon I smile even when i dont want to. i get 8hrs slp, i take vitamins n the big 1 is once a mnth i hav a spa day

SunnyandtheCity Stop settling for garbage

ImABlackPoem I eat healthy foods! I read! I tell myself tht I luv me

PROTECTED TWEETER Knowledge of self<<<POW

PROTECTED TWEETER Me time once a Week

IAMSY Bought this 27in weave! Whew I loves me!

shaluv7 On my b-day, every year, I treat myself to a day spa!

Tazzee working out and trying to eat right is my way of loving myself.

Pettra88 Not one thing. Booo!

DiamondEmory To show I luv myself, I left a hurtful painful abusive marriage and started my life all over again with 3 kids in tow.

LadyJay91 I try to take some time out each week for me, to read, write, relax or mediate. I also bake myself something good once a month.

sunshine625 Lost 40 lbs

Quintessence_T remaining celibate until someone loved me like i loved myself is the best love i’ve ever given myself

PROTECTED TWEETER I show myself love by keeping myself up, taking care of myself mentally, physically, and spiritually!

———-

The commentary doesn’t have to end!

Please feel free to continue to add your comments to the original post by clicking here.