Self-love is crucial for happiness from "summary" of The Sight of You by Holly Miller
The idea that we need to love ourselves before we can truly be happy is not a new concept. It's something that has been echoed by philosophers, psychologists, and self-help gurus for centuries. And yet, it's a truth that so many of us struggle to fully grasp. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to forget to take care of ourselves. We prioritize our jobs, our families, our friends – everyone and everything except ourselves. We neglect our own well-being, both physically and emotionally, in favor of tending to the needs of others. And in doing so, we inadvertently rob ourselves of the one thing that is essential to our happiness – self-love. When we fail to love ourselves, we open ourselves up to a host of negative emotions – doubt, insecurity, self-criticism. We become our own worst critics, constantly berating ourselves for our perceived shortcomings and failures. We compare ourselves to others, always finding ourselves lacking. And in doing so, we create a cycle of self-loathing that is hard to break. But when we em...
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