Dos and Donts On Self Love

Just as my friends were asking me out, I found that I was coming down with a bad cold. I...

• decline the invitation because I need the bed rest.

• decline the invitation as I don't feel worthy hanging out with them.

• accept the invitation with the fear of not being invited next time

• accept the invitation because I feel bad about saying no

Whenever I feel stressed, I turn to...

• blaming myself because not being able to cope the situation

• working on healing my emotions and beliefs

• spend my me time to distract myself.

• leave myself in that situation as i am used to the stress

When I make a mistake, I tend to...

• forgive myself unconditionally and hope to improve next time

• criticise myself severely because I feel so ashamed.

• pretend that I have not made any.

• lead myself doing bad habits to punish myself

I am unhappy with myself because I view myself as a failure in life

• Rarely. I am pretty much happy with myself as I know that I am improving.

• Frequently. I have not done anything successful or great.

• Sometimes. there are things that sometimes does not go my way

When I look in the mirror, I tend to

• smile and feel good about myself.

• look away as I resent my appearance

• focus my attention on the flaws despite noticing some nice features.

When someone compliments me on a job well done, I tend to...

• brush the compliment aside because I feel completely undeserving.

• say thanks sincerely and give myself a pat on the back.

• accept the feedback but feel embarassed about receiving it

• feel pressured to be better than the compliment

I enjoy my own company

• Very true. I love spending time journaling, meditating and being on my own.

• I am not very sure about what to do with myself when I am alone.

• False - I am terrified of being on my own. I can't stand being alone.

• sometime, as i feel uncertain about what i like about myself

There is nothing about me that is lovable

• false. I find out that i have my own charm that makes me special

• True. I don't feel lovable. Friends just don't like me.

• Sometimes, I do feel that way when I get rejected.

• At a few situations when i receive less affection from others

To make a decision, I tend to...

• overthink situations that might happen due to my situation

• do extensive research in order to come up with the perfect choice.

• check in with myself on what feels right for me and a positive way forward.

• rely on my family and friends for approval.

Loving myself is...

• very difficult because there is nothing great to love about myself.

• somewhat challenging because I am not successful or good enough.

• easy because I accept my imperfections even as I try to improve myself.

• nothing to me as i dont understand how to love myself