Five reasons why you should consider picking up self-love 

Hello, my dearest Story Time friends from around the world. First of all, thank you for all the love and support. Thank you for supporting my channels and helping me reach my first 50.000 views on YouTube. I am celebrating all the small milestones. That's how you grow in life, and that's how I have a lot of beautiful memories to look back on. Life is beautiful if we let go of the things we can't control and show appreciation for the smallest things in life. Happiness is defined by the standards that we set for ourselves. Don't forget to join my Story Time tribe by entering your emailaddress when you see ttheStory Time U.F.O. 👾👽p op up on your screen. You can also subscribe by enteriemailur email address in the follow option on the sidebar. That way, you will be the first to receive my adventures in your inbox. On my blog, I also enjoy writing about my self-love journey. That is what helps me glow when I share my stories with the rest of the world. In this Story Time, I want to talk about the 5 reasons why you should consider picking up self-love:

                1. Self-love helps you build confidence 

Practicingg self-love has dramatically improved my confidence.😎😀 And I'm loving every moment of it.😍 Self-love teaches you that your body, your looks, and the way you want to express yourself should be enjoyed by no one else but you. The life that you are living is yours to claim. You have the privilege to take on the challenge of turning your life around. No matter how hard it gets, you keep going at it. Because you know that you deserve to be celebrated. The time and effort you put into taking care of yourself become your most significant investment. All the money in the world can become obsolete if you don't have the proper health or habits that enable quality of life.✈⛱🚜🎤🎮🎬🏈 Of course, everyone has their own definition of what quality of life means for them. It doesn't matter how you answer the question of what quality of life means to you. Once youembark onp the self-love journey and start valuing yoursel,f it does wonders for your confidence. You find it easier to discover your light because you know what you're all about. By loving and accepting the different aspects of your being, you can settle into your authentic energy. It helps you find out who you are by simply being yourself. S fsomehow ind it easier to build up confidence iwhenyou are being yourself. When you have to pretend that you are someone that you aren't, it's hard to find that same confidence. After all, life is short, and I'm trying to make the best of it. ⏰ It's good that we occasionally give ourselves wake-up calls like this.

   2. Self-love helps you find the right people

I know that self-love is about developing your own being. However, the impacts it has on various areas of your life are beneficial. Another reason to consider cultivating self-love is that it helps you attract the right people into your life. By practicing self-love, you learn to understand and respect your boundaries. Having those boundaries means prioritizing healthy relationships and valuing yourself enough to not entertain unhealthy ones.💕Practicing self-love helps you surround your heart with the right people. It requires that you listen to your instincts, as you learn to trust yourself. 

3. Self-love gives you the power to uphold your standards

Throughout my life, I have had the pleasure of meeting many people. They have become my friends and family. Living in Suriname, I get to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures  When political figures claim that Suriname is racially divided, I don't believe them. The reality that I experience is another story. Or else how would I end up meeting people in all these places around the country? Surinamese people have kind hearts and are often happy to share their food with others. For us, food is love, that's why I also enjoy writing about my food adventures. Right now,, I am writing to you from Baka Boto, another popular resort in Surinam.e. Make surtoou subscribe to my blogsoay I cashareap that adventurwith you into your inbox when it's posted.Manyf people I meetstruggle to upholdg firm boundaries. Sometimes, that means they have trouble saying no and making their own choices. I used to be one of them, or maybe I still am. This self-love journey is a constant process. But you do it, and you kcontinue to learn Because self-love doesn't allow you to give up on yourself. It takes courage to uphold your own boundaries. Maintaining specific standards will help you protect your energy. We must understand the nature of sacred energy, and once we learn to value our own,, it becomes difficult for it to be infected by the negativity that surrounds us. Sometimes we are so busy pleasing others that we forget to value our own energy. In other people'ses, th,ey become distracted by everyday things and have no self-respect or understanding of who they are. Knowing what standards you should uphold requires knowing yourself. That takes a particular kind of vulnerability. Because it's you and your own nonsense! You and your truth! The good and the bad, so we can understand what must be let go of for our further evolution. If you don't know what standards you should uphold, you can easily become influenced by others. I was an active senior peer educator in the past. The organizations I was involved with allowed me to hold peer sessions and training seminars for children in different schools in Suriname. From those kids' stories, I learned a lot about what can go wrong with negative peer pressure. Now that I am 30 ,I see the same thing in adults. I have been aware of it for a long time. That's because I am very observant, and I enjoy observing the people around me. For example, all the young girls who face peer pressure step into arranged marriages. It might sound like something out of a Bollywood movie. However, for some girls, it's a harsh reality they must face. I could write many stories about the things I come across. It is those experiences that inspired me to write these stories. I realized how important it is for us to start practicing self-love more often as individuals. If we don't heal our own wounds, we only end up hurting others more. Loving someone and wanting the best for them in life,has nothing to do with how much control you have over them. Instead, you allow them to make their own decisions. That way t,hey can learn and develop their own skills. FThat'sthe only way to find out just what you are capable of.

                     4. Self-love opens doors 

Practicing self-love can help you open doors to new opportunities. How is this possible, you must be wondering? When we practice self-lov,e we show up! You aren't afraid to shine your light no matter where you are or in front owhomho you stand. I know it's my inner idealist talking, but hear me out for a second. When you are comfortable with yourself, talent flows naturallHowever,But whyou'reare nerv,ous you could end up looking like a hot mess. Imagine running 10 km every day at a reasonable speed. You practice every day and put in the hard work to develop your talent. All your friends and family call you a natural because they recognize that passion. It is that passion that makes it seem like you are a natural to them. They convince you to sign up for a big race, and you agree. Because you have been doing it for years, running has become second nature to you. The day of the race arrives. You are in the stadium, but didn't expect it to be so crowded. This is the first time in your life that you have seen so many people in one place. When the mark to run goes off, you freeze. Your heart keeps beating faster,you'ree sweatin,,g and by the time you catch on to what's happening, it's too late. Well, self-love helps you get out of dramatic scenarios like that. With self-love, you wouldn't mind if yofailedil or succeeded. Instead, you would allow the instinct of your second nature to take over.

5. Self-love teaches you how to be comfortable with yourself

Another reason I recommend practicing self-love is that it teaches you how to be comfortable with yourself. Many people are uncomfortable being alone with themselves. That's because they are afraid of the thoughts that can consume them if they are alone. But only by confronting your own demons can you defeat them. Without allowing yourself to unfold, you won't be able to find out what it is you truly need. The answer is within, but we often seek to distract ourselves by looking for it outside or in others. That's why so many people seem to be unhappy in life. It doesn't matter how many blessings they have; they always feel like they are missing something. Spoiler alert: if you look inside, you'll find out that something missing is you! The one who needs to be fed with love and happiness instead of being abandoned. I hope you guys enjoy this self-love article. Share this with someone you care about. Thank you for reading,, and until next time, right here on Story Time!