If you’re scared to talk about your feelings, write down and practice what you want to say, remember to breathe, make eye contact and remember your reasons.

When it comes to dealing with friends who constantly compare themselves to you, try not to get upset or defensive, express your feelings about the comparisons and acknowledge their emotions while still speaking up for yourself. 

Self sabotaging in the early stages of dating is when you let fears, past trauma, insecurities, etc. prevent you from being vulnerable and accepting the good things and fresh experiences that could come out of a new relationship with someone.

Boundaries are physical and emotional limits you set with yourself or with other people to limit actions that you allow in your life. Learning to set clear boundaries is important for improving self worth and standing up for yourself. 

It’s time to stop saying sorry when it’s not your fault and stop apologizing for who you are. If you want to know how to stop apologizing so much, here are a bunch of small ways you can start today.

Self care is the key to showing yourself some extra love when you’re feeling low, bored or just want to spend some meaningful time with yourself. There are so many self care ideas out there that are guaranteed to leave you feeling relaxed, in tune with yourself and improve your self love. 

We all want to be confident and feel on top of the world, but society promotes insecurities and unrealistic standards to keep us down and humble us. I think we should break free from that and promote self love.

• I embrace every part of who I am.  

• I do not need to change to be loved. I am lovable just as I am.  

• I am allowed to grow, evolve and change without explanation.  

If you’re looking for a sign to finally heal your broken heart and remove your ex or situationship from your thoughts and life, I encourage you to go no contact and move on from the sleepless nights, crying sessions and pain.

I’ve learned how to stop comparing my body to others by following people who share similar body types, eliminating triggers, focusing on what I like about my looks and becoming my own body goals.

While the curiosity of stalking someone you miss on social media brings temporary satisfaction, it can lead to discovering unwanted information and leave you more upset. It isn’t worth it to stalk them on social media -- trust me. 

If you’re feeling unlovable, you can cope with those feelings by finding hobbies and activities to spend meaningful time with yourself, practicing self confidence through self affirmations and doing things that make you feel your best, and constantly reminding yourself of those in your life who love you. 

When you are feeling lonely, explore hobbies and solo activities you like, try to be open to connections in spaces you’re already in, don’t let people make you feel bad about online connections and try to find the root of the cause of your loneliness without placing blame on others. 

1. I am not lost in loneliness. I am finding new depths within me. 2. loneliness does not break me. it strengthens me. 3. I surrender to this moment, knowing that loneliness is temporary.

Being addicted to someone feels like an obsession. This person turns into something I need to have and something I can’t live without. I feel so impulsive sometimes, like I need to text, call or see them right then and there. 

It’s so hard to talk about mental health because it feels like no one gets how you’re feeling, and you fear they may judge, belittle, or try to fix you. They may try to come up with solutions, whether it’s medication, therapy, life changes, more self love, etc.

Positive affirmations are key to showing yourself internal love. We all have doubts and insecurities, and speaking kind, sweet words to yourself can help keep those negative thoughts at bay.

When you're feeling down or self conscious, keep these positive affirmations in mind to help you promote self love.