Why do I have such a hard time loving myself?

Loving yourself truly comes with facing what you may hate most about yourself. Maybe it is a body-part or multiple body-parts, or the way you treated someone, or guilt or shame about a situation. The thing is, until you can really shine a light on your insecurities, you will never be truly accepting of yourself.

How do I get my enjoyment back?

Here are 25 simple ways you can enjoy your life more, starting today.

1. Focus on Yourself. Other people will always be on hand to offer up their opinions and advice.
2. Make Time to Relax.
3. Avoid the News.
4. Nurture Your Positive Relationships.
5. Meet New People.
6. Explore New Places.
7. Keep a Wish List.
8. Try New Things.

Why is self-acceptance so difficult?

Below are some other reasons I think self-acceptance is so challenging. We think if we punish ourselves enough, we’ll change. Accepting ourselves unconditionally is difficult because we must give up the fantasythat if we punish ourselves enough with negative thoughts, we’ll change.

Can you really feel self-worth?

I’ve read, studied, and watched my clients, friends, family–and yes, myself–struggle to feel self-worth–to truly embrace, believe, and feel it, deep in our bones. I’ve written about how self-esteem is a myth and how we must instead dig down and discover our true, inherent worth.

Why is it so hard to accept yourself unconditionally?

Accepting ourselves unconditionally is difficult because we must give up the fantasythat if we punish ourselves enough with negative thoughts, we’ll change. It’s as if we think we can whip ourselves into shape by saying things like: I’m weak for feeling any anxiety. I’m abnormal because I’m quiet.

Why do we lose our sense of self-worth?

Even if our parents were loving and taught us self-worth, teachers, friends, and others around us can tarnish our sense of self-worth, if we buy into their lies. Media also contributes, for sure.