135 Things I Love About Myself That Reflect My True Self

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Introduction

Instead of endlessly waiting to be loved by someone, why not start loving yourself?

There are many things you can love about yourself, but they should always reflect who you really are beyond all the layers of what makes you you. For me, there are 135 Things I Love About Myself That Reflect My True Self. These are not just random traits but aspects that truly showcase who I am.

Self-love helps you embrace every aspect of yourself, from your body to your personality. It doesn’t exclude flaws; instead, it helps you understand where improvement is needed to become a better version of yourself.

Rather than judging or criticizing your own soul, self-love allows you to find happiness within.

Self-love leads to greater life satisfaction and a deeper sense of meaning. Regardless of your age, it can positively impact your mental and physical well-being.

Why Is Self-Acceptance Important?

Self-love is self-acceptance. True love is supposed to be unconditional, so when you love yourself do it with no boundaries.

Personal growth is directly linked to self-acceptance.

Maybe you didn’t apply to a job because you thought you were underqualified. Maybe you said no to a dress because you felt insecure about your body. Maybe you wished you could have done things differently and blame yourself for it. No matter the situation, self-love can be applied to every part of your life at any time as long as you give it a try.

Once you accept yourself for who you are, you will stop doubting yourself when it is not needed. You will stop envying others by comparing yourself to your neighbor next door. You will be ready to address problems in your life with a stronger mindset and will make more confident decisions for your life.

It can be a long process; it can take years for some. It isn’t supposed to be easy. So, let’s start with a list, a long list at that…

135 Things You Can Love About Yourself

1. Moral compass
2. Hard-work ethic
3. Your self-sacrifice
4. Independence
5. Courage in being your own self
6. Life-long learner
7. Being able to get up after falling down
8. Finding comfort within yourself
9. Expressing your emotions sincerely
10. Caring for others like you care for yourself
11. Your smile
12. Connecting with others
13. Taking the time to make others feel special
14. Loyalty to your loved ones
15. Speaking up when nobody wants to
16. Pointing out problems and solving them
17. Keen eye towards detail
18. Your own experiences
19. Growing up on your mistakes
20. Being able to put the past behind and look into the future
21. Having a positive mindset in stressful situations
    
    

    

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22. Living in the present
23. People look up to you
24. Animals greet you with a smile and feel comfortable with your presence
25. Your family cares about your wellbeing
26. Younger people are inspired by your achievements
27. You are approachable and dependable
28. Giving advice people want to hear
29. Caring about the issues everyone ignores
30. Not being a bystander
31. Knowing what to do, when to do it, and how to do it
32. Every compliment someone gave to you is a love letter
33. Your ability to lose yourself in what you love
34. When you enter the room the mood brightens
35. You caress flowers instead of ripping them away
36. You put yourself in other people’s shoes
37. The sound of your voice is music
38. The way you could talk for hours about your passions
39. You are a lovely person able to love and be loved
40. You don’t let your responsibilities drown you
41. Giving a hand to those in need
42. Smiling even when the day is cloudy
43. Looking at the world from every possible perspective
44. Being an all-rounder in multiple skills
45. The unique way your face lights up
46. Your approach to life
47. When you keep going forward when everyone is telling you to slow down
48. The way your skin glows under the summer sun
49. Pushing yourself to take new adventures
50. Taking pictures of your best friends like a pro
51. Eating the right things to stay healthy
52. Worrying about others even when they lie about being “ok”
53. The first time you cooked and burned something, now you can cook it perfectly
54. You never get fooled twice in a row
55. Your sense of style getting better over time
56. You’re the first person your friends rush to for advice
57. The compliments and constructive criticism your favorite teacher gave you
58. Your acts of kindness
59. That unique interest that nobody else has
60. You make everyone feel included and heard
61. Not giving up at the first obstacle.
62. Finding the light in the darkest times.
63. Giving yourself time to stop and think for a moment
64. Being observant of your surroundings
65. Finding the beauty in small things
66. Walking up to others to give compliments
67. Showing that you care and listen
68. Learning from others with an open mind
69. Screaming of excitement when good things happen
70. Appreciating the time passing by
71. Making others feel comfortable around you
72. Being able to talk about any topic, even the ones you don’t know well
73. Your organization in critic times
74. Problem-solving abilities
75. Finding the best way to complete work
76. The way you mix and match your outfits to different occasions
77. Being special to your pet, you are the only one in the world for them
78. The reflection in your eyes when you watch your favorite show or movie
79. Losing yourself in what you love
80. The way you worry about others
81. Dancing to your favorite song, it never grows old
82. Taking care of yourself
    
    

    

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83. Knowing when to take a break
84. Setting your boundaries
85. Working quickly and efficiently
86. Asking questions when you have doubts
87. Your sense of responsibility
88. Your unique touch that you add to anything you create
89. Believing in your potential
90. Knowing your true value
91. Rejecting toxic people from your like
92. Seeing every ‘maybe’ with hope
93. Not being too frustrated about rejection
94. Your gratitude towards everyone that made you who you are today
95. Your ability to forgive, even when you can’t forget
96. Making slow and small progress, it is still progress after all
97. Your capacity of changing the world
98. Wanting to experience everything
99. Checking off a box from your ‘to-do’ list
100. Knowing what is right and what is wrong
101. Keeping yourself centered
102. Focusing on your goals
103. Believing in second chances
104. Giving others what you never had
105. Impacting other people’s lives
106. Being a lasting memory for someone else
107. Out of all the people someone met with your same name, you are the only one they can remember
108. The long-term experiences you made with your friends
109. Relaxing under a tree
110. Being able to enjoy the silence and your alone time
111. The way you live with dignity
112. The honor you bring to your family
113. Your achievements that you thought you would fail
114. Being able to go from small talk to deep conversations
115. Playing, because you are never too old to enjoy yourself
116. Evolving when everyone else stays still
117. Wanting to make the world a better place by small actions
118. Keeping everyone organized
119. Being someone, your younger self is proud of
120. Your unique taste in art, its every form
121. The skills you didn’t pursue but stayed with you
122. Your ability to get up after betrayals
123. Volunteering to face new challenges
124. Speaking the honest truth, even when it hurts
125. Not lying to yourself
126. Avoiding dangerous situations
127. Following your intuition and being right
128. Teaching yourself new skills
129. Finding happiness in new hobbies
130. Understanding others with care
131. Being funny and taking things not too seriously
132. Your resilience in keeping yourself to a healthy diet
133. Exercising even if you don’t feel motivated
134. Calling others out on their mistakes
135. Making others respect you
     

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Conclusion

I hope you can also start to love yourself like I did. It wasn’t an easy path. It took me years, and if I have to be honest…I still struggle. Fully accepting myself is a journey I’m still on.

Reflecting on 135 Things I Love About Myself That Reflect My True Self was a significant step in embracing who I am. Starting to think about yourself outside the box can help you grow and flourish as a person. It genuinely makes you happier.

Loving yourself involves embracing every part of who you are, flaws included. Incorporating effective self-care techniques that work wonders into your routine can further enhance your journey toward self-love and acceptance.

So tell me, are you happy with yourself? What things do you love or struggle about? Open up to me or someone else, there will always be a hand that helps you get up.