Don't forget to love yourself

Sometimes we're too consumed of the thought "what would people think if I'm not nice enough, neat enough, funny enough, etc. etc." and we turn into a people-pleaser. On the other hand, we tend to forget the most important person in our life, ourselves. Instead of saying nice things, we berate ourselves for 'issues' that are sometimes only exist in our minds. We get tense and weary from self-judgment, and our loved ones often get affected by our excess emotional baggage.

Let's make time to appreciate and love ourselves. Smile to that person on the mirror - look at how gorgeous she looks, with all those hardships...she's able to get through 'em all, such a brave and strong person - grab a good book, walk in nature, make a scrapbook, paint an old chair...whatever pleases you, whatever reminds you that you're present in this world...not to work like crazy and make loads of money - which you prolly might not be able to enjoy 'cause you're too occupied collecting - but to understand that life's too short to say 'yes' all the time (when we don't feel like saying it...we're putting ourselves no.2 instead of no.1 in our lives); saying 'no' when we mean to say 'no' means we stand for our integrity..and thus, gain respect from others. And bear in mind that the next time your friend/partner/family member asks "So, where you wanna eat?", don't just say "Wherever...you choose," say what you really want.

Life's to cherish for, to be grateful for. The moment you start making excuses for not loving yourself is the moment you'll regret when you're on your deathbed :(

Don't think too much...seize your opportunity & love infinitely!