When No One Taught Me Self-love: I made the Rules LOH #250 Cuando Nadie Me Enseñó a Amarme: Yo Escribí Mis Propias

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We grow up learning how to read, write, solve equations, and even how to be polite at the dinner table. But no one really sits us down to teach us one of life’s most important skills: how to love ourselves.

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For years, I didn’t know how. I was my own harshest critic, constantly talking down on myself, carrying the quiet belief that I just wasn’t good enough. I thought tearing myself apart was normal,that it would push me to do better. But instead, it only made me smaller, quieter, and less confident.

Everything changed the moment I decided to treat myself differently. I discovered that self-love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice, a choice you make every day. And when I began to practice it, my personality shifted. I became calmer, lighter, and more resilient.

So, if you’ve ever wondered: “How can I begin to love myself? What can I do to feel better about myself?”, here’s what worked for me and can work for you too.

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5 Steps to Self-love:

1. Talk to Yourself Kindly:

You are your own "first love".

When something felt impossible, I stopped panicking and started asking:

👉 “Sweetheart, is there anything you can do about this?”

If yes, I acted. If not, I let it go. That simple question stopped me from carrying unnecessary weight.

2. Redefine Failure:

When I made mistakes or failed, I didn’t punish myself anymore. Instead, I gave myself a little treat and whispered:

👉 “Well done, girl. You did your best. It just didn’t work out this time. Let’s try again in a better way.”

Failure stopped being the end and became a lesson.

3. Celebrate Small Wins:

For years, I overlooked the little things. But self-love grew when I started noticing them, completing a task, showing up despite fear, or even just trying again. Each small celebration reminded me: I am worthy of encouragement,even from myself.

4. Protect Your Peace

Loving yourself also means respecting your limits. I began to say “no” without guilt, rested when I needed to, and walked away from things that drained me. Every boundary reinforced that my well-being matters.

5. Practice Intentional Self-Care

Self-love isn’t just words,it’s actions. Eating well, resting, enjoying a hobby, or simply taking a walk became small daily acts of kindness to myself. Each one whispered: I am worth the effort.

Final Thought

If no one ever taught you how to love yourself, you can still begin today. Start small. Speak kindly. Honour your efforts. Protect your peace.

Because the day you stop being your own critic and start being your own friend, everything changes.

It's Your Turn:

Pause for a moment and ask yourself:

“If I truly loved myself today, what’s the one kind thing I would do for me?”

Now, go and do it.


Spanish

Crecemos aprendiendo a leer, escribir, resolver ecuaciones e incluso a ser educados en la mesa. Pero nadie realmente se sienta con nosotros para enseñarnos una de las habilidades más importantes de la vida: cómo amarnos a nosotros mismos.

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Durante años, no supe cómo hacerlo. Yo era mi crítica más dura, siempre hablándome mal y cargando con la creencia silenciosa de que simplemente no era lo suficientemente buena. Pensaba que destrozarme a mí misma era normal, que me impulsaría a mejorar. Pero en lugar de eso, solo me hizo más pequeña, más callada y menos segura.

Todo cambió en el momento en que decidí tratarme de otra manera. Descubrí que el amor propio no es solo un sentimiento: es una práctica, una elección que haces cada día. Y cuando empecé a practicarlo, mi personalidad cambió. Me volví más tranquila, más ligera y más resiliente.

Así que, si alguna vez te has preguntado: “¿Cómo puedo empezar a amarme? ¿Qué puedo hacer para sentirme mejor conmigo misma?”, aquí está lo que funcionó para mí y también puede funcionarte a ti.

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5 Pasos hacia el Amor Propio:

1. Háblate con amabilidad

Eres tu propio “primer amor”.

Cuando algo parecía imposible, dejé de entrar en pánico y empecé a preguntarme:

👉 “Cariño, ¿hay algo que puedas hacer al respecto?”

Si la respuesta era sí, actuaba. Si no, lo soltaba. Esa simple pregunta me liberó de cargas innecesarias.

2. Redefine el fracaso:

Cuando cometía errores o fracasaba, ya no me castigaba. En su lugar, me daba un pequeño premio y me susurraba:

👉 “Bien hecho, chica. Diste lo mejor de ti. Esta vez no funcionó, pero intentémoslo de nuevo de una manera mejor.”

El fracaso dejó de ser el final y se convirtió en una lección.

3. Celebra las pequeñas victorias:

Durante años pasé por alto las cosas pequeñas. Pero el amor propio creció cuando comencé a notarlas: terminar una tarea, presentarme a pesar del miedo, o simplemente volver a intentarlo. Cada pequeña celebración me recordaba: soy digna de ánimo, incluso de mí misma.

4. Protege tu paz:

Amarte también significa respetar tus límites. Empecé a decir “no” sin sentir culpa, a descansar cuando lo necesitaba y a alejarme de lo que me drenaba. Cada límite reforzaba la idea de que mi bienestar importa.

5. Practica el autocuidado intencional

El amor propio no son solo palabras: son acciones. Comer bien, descansar, disfrutar de un pasatiempo o simplemente dar un paseo se convirtieron en pequeños actos diarios de amabilidad hacia mí misma. Cada uno susurraba: valgo el esfuerzo.

Reflexión Final

Si nunca nadie te enseñó a amarte, aún puedes empezar hoy. Comienza poco a poco. Háblate con cariño. Reconoce tus esfuerzos. Protege tu paz.

Porque el día en que dejes de ser tu peor crítica y empieces a ser tu mejor amiga, todo cambia.

Ahora te toca a ti

Haz una pausa y pregúntate:

“Si hoy realmente me am

ara, ¿qué es lo único amable que haría por mí?”

Ahora, ve y hazlo.


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I agree with you, self-love is about actions, not just words, as reflected in the steps you describe and as you say, a decision you make daily: "And when I started practicing it, my personality changed. I became calmer, lighter and more resilient." Thank you for sharing your experiences,
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Yes, it’s definitely a daily decision, and I’m glad my journey resonates with you. Self-love really does transform us from the inside out.

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