One of the most powerful ways to build your self-esteem is to be your own best friend. Practice these ten principles to love and support yourself:
Look inside to see what you believe about yourself.
Speak only positive things about yourself, being patient, loving, and gentle with yourself.
Treat yourself fairly and with integrity.
Trust that you will be good to yourself.
Be satisfied with yourself but realize you can change for the better, too.
Choose what you do and the people you are with to celebrate who you are.
Make decisions that create the life you believe you are worthy of.
Treat yourself like you’re special and do things that make you feel good about being you.
Check in with yourself every day about what’s happening.
Be aware of your needs and respond to them.
