This article was co-authored by Kamal Ravikant. Kamal Ravikant is the author of the bestselling book, Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It. He's meditated with monks in the Himalayas, served as a US Army Infantry soldier, and cofounded several companies and a Venture Capital firm in Silicon Valley. But the most transformative thing he's ever done is learn to love himself. This article has been viewed 3,010,570 times.

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To work on loving yourself, try to replace negative things you think about yourself with positive, encouraging thoughts. For example, if you catch yourself thinking, “I’m such a failure,” you could replace that with, “I made a mistake, but I’m human. I’ll learn from this and do better next time.” Over time, you’ll train your brain to think more positively about yourself. Make a list of your positive attributes and add to it regularly, even if it’s just one new thing every week. Then, reflect on the list each day to remind yourself that you’re worthy of love and respect. Remember to set aside time for self-care every day too, whether it’s reading a good book, going for a walk in nature, or taking a relaxing bath. Taking time to do things you enjoy is a great way to show yourself the love and attention you deserve. Learning to love yourself is a process, so don’t get discouraged if you find yourself struggling sometimes. With time and practice, loving yourself will get easier every day. For advice from our Counselor co-author, like how to use positive affirmations to improve your self-esteem, keep reading!