Loving yourself sounds simple, but for many of us, knowing where to start is a mystery. The truth is, you may not have been taught how to love yourself. In fact, you may have been taught the opposite ...

Everyone's heard this self-help platitude: We need to love ourselves before we can love anyone else. This may sound wise, but it misses a great truth. If we want to experience true intimacy, we need ...

Self-love is no longer fodder for Saturday Night Live jokes now that scientists have discovered it pays off in spades with career success. February is known as the month of love and “Heart Month.” ...

Self-love might as well be a misnomer, as its positive ripple effects radiate to the social, romantic as well as familial aspects of your life. In a society that often promotes self-criticism and ...

My primary goal as a Counselor/ LYFE Coach is to create a safe environment that allows my clients to address issues that may be preventing them from living their life to its fullest potential. I meet ...

Research Fellow in the Philosophy of Ethics, King's College London Consider the popular idea that you need to love yourself first, before you can find love from others. It was set out in the German ...

The most important relationship in your life is the one you have with yourself. However, it's also a relationship you might forget to prioritize. If your inner life needs a little TLC, the best way to ...

What’s the most important relationship in your life? You might answer with a partner, a family member, or a friend — but the real answer is that the most important relationship you will ever have is ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

How did love – this thing that's supposed to be beautiful, magical, transformative – turn into a neverending slog? We went searching for answers, and we found them in surprising places. On today's ...

It might sound corny, but self-love really is a journey, not a destination. Put differently, it’s a practice you have to intentionally engage with in order to grow it, and self-love quotes can help ...