This is a tough one. I think learning to really like of love ourselves involves a lot of hard work, for me it took a lot of CBT to overcome distorted thinking patterns. It also meant really and truly objectively looking at my faults and accepting them as part of who I am, but as traits I can work on changing. I also had to be willing to let people into my life, and be willing to accept love and positive feedback. It meant finding out who I am (still working on this) and what I believe in and what I want most out of life.

It is hard but it is not impossible. 3 years ago I hated myself. Today, most days I like myself, flaws and all.

--splitimage