The Power of Self-Love

The need to start living for ourselves and doing what we love is always present on our daily basis, but many of us wouldn't even dare to adjust a piece of gear to make it happen.

We think it's impossible, something that only happens to someone else and most likely in the movies, but there is nothing that says you can't reach your goals too. You just need to be willing to make a few changes.

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When we are kids, we have an intuitive understanding of the world and how things work. We live and explore the world unapologetically and care little to nothing about what others might of ourselves. But as we grow older, we stop listening to that little voice in our heads, and we begin to pay close attention to what others want us to do.

Fast-forward to our present lives, and we might find ourselves in less than ideal situations; working jobs we hate and staying in relationships that don't make us feel loved because that's what it needs to be done. We are stuck in a loop of self-hate and fear that doesn't help us move forward.

The first step of getting out is to start loving yourself. Easier said than done, right? Well, developing a more loving relationship with yourself will motivate you to pursue better things for you and become less afraid of the things you really want.

To most people, if you are not moving, you are stuck. We have become hyper-focused on action. And if we are not doing what we are supposed to be doing, well, that just means we are failing. The thing is, we do have the power to make our dreams come true. And it's all inside of our brains.

Thoughts create our realities, our dreams and help us map out the way to achieve them. Simply thinking of yourself as the person you want to be might sound stupid but acting as if what you want is already a reality will prevent negative thoughts from holding you back. There's no room for impossible; you are already where you want to be.

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Now, don't go believing that just thinking about it will be enough to achieve your goals; we must combine thoughts with action. And taking action requires overcoming​ hesitation. And we know how to fix that, don't we? We need to love ourselves.

To be the badass you've always wanted to be, we need to pinpoint the things in life that are holding you back and adressing them accordingly to make the changes you need in your life to make your dreams happen. Don't let anyone distract you from doing what you love, ​and soon enough, you'll be living the life you want.​

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Further reading: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
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