100 Quotes About Loving Yourself

One of the best times for figuring out who you are & what you really want out of life? Right after a break-up. Mandy Hale

If you learn to really sit with loneliness and embrace it for the gift that it is…an opportunity to get to know YOU, to learn how strong you really are, to depend on no one but YOU for your happiness…you will realize that a little loneliness goes a LONG way in creating a richer, deeper, more vibrant and colorful YOU. Mandy Hale

Single is no longer a lack of options — but a choice. A choice to refuse to let your life be defined by your relationship status but to live every day Happily and let your Ever After work itself out. Mandy Hale

Single” is an opportunity to live life on your own terms and not apologize. Mandy Hale

If you don't love yourself, you won't be happy with yourself. If you can't love yourself, you can't love anyone else. You can't give the love you do not have. You can't make anyone love you without loving yourself first. Kemi Sogunle

COMING FORTH INTO THE LIGHTI was born the day I thought: What is? What was? And What if? I was transformed the day My ego shattered, And all the superficial, material Things that mattered To me before, Suddenly ceased To matter. I really came into being The day I no longer cared about What the world thought of me, Only on my thoughts for Changing the world. Suzy Kassem

It dawns on you one day... how precious your life is and how not okay it is for anyone, ever, to cause you any amount of suffering, ever. Then the next time you step out the door you look at everyone and you’re thinking, “My life is precious and you’re not allowed to hurt me. C. Joybell C.

I can't over-emphasize how important an exquisite perfume is, to be wrapped and cradled in an enchanting scent upon your skin is a magic all on its own! The notes in that precious liquid will remind you that you love yourself and will tell other people that they ought to love you because you know that you're worth it. The love affair created by a good perfume between you and other people, you and nature, you and yourself, you and your memories and anticipations and hopes and dreams; it is all too beautiful a thing! . C. Joybell C.

You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well-beaten path. Laugh in the face of adversity, and leap before you look. Dance as though EVERYBODY is watching. March to the beat of your own drummer. And stubbornly refuse to fit in. . Mandy Hale

Happily Single" is recognizing that you don’t need or want to be rescued from your life by a handsome prince because your life is pretty awesome, as is. Mandy Hale

If you spend time judging and criticizing people, you will not have time to heal from your pain or brokenness. You cannot love yourself when you judge or criticize others who are created in God's image and after His Likeness...in which you are also created. Love cannot operate from a space of pain. Love and hurt cannot reside in the same space. Kemi Sogunle

Every choice starts with a decision. Every decision starts with a thought. Every thought starts with a pre-conceived idea. It is up to you to decide what you do with each but always remember that the choice you make will result in the consequence you face. Kemi Sogunle

SOUL SHINEYou know that thing You do so well, That little spark You hide In the dark, That you think Nobody knows about —ButYou?Well, Did you know That There's A gleam That you beam When you talk Or do Anything, That everyone Knows about —ButYou? Suzy Kassem

Sometimes, when you're feeling you're lowest, the real you is summoned~ And you understand, maybe for the first time ever, how grand you are, because you discover that vulnerable doesn't mean powerless, scared doesn't mean lacking in beauty, and uncertainty doesn't mean that you're lost~ These realizations alone will set you on a journey that you will take you far beyond what you used to think of as extraordinary.~ There is always a bright side, The Universe . Mike Dooley

Consider the fact that maybe…just maybe…beauty and worth aren’t found in a makeup bottle, or a salon-fresh hairstyle, or a fabulous outfit. Maybe our sparkle comes from somewhere deeper inside, somewhere so pure and authentic and REAL, it doesn’t need gloss or polish or glitter to shine. Mandy Hale

You look beautiful, " Alodia says. I startle at the compliment. Then I smile. "I’m beautiful to the one person who matters." She nods. "Hector’s mouth is going to drop open when he sees you.”“ I hope so. But I meant me. I’m beautiful to me. Rae Carson

Our soul is like a soft and gentle flower, it needs to be nurtured, cared for, tended to, with sufficient sunlight, fresh air and freedom to bloom into its most precious and beautiful form. This, my friend, is self-love. Miya Yamanouchi

Believe God for something today. Prayer is the key to connecting with God and allowing Him to speak to your spirit. Open your heart and free your mind. Amaka Imani Nkosazana

Words have power, and when you speak you give them life. Speak into the atmosphere. Speak into existence what you believe, desire, dream, and hope. Amaka Imani Nkosazana

Stop seeking attention from people who don't give you the time of day. Value your time, comfort your spirit, have peace of mind. There are people who love you and care about you. Give your smiles to them. Amaka Imani Nkosazana

You didn’t understand the poem, but that was because it wasn’t for you. It was for me to understand the pain you put me through. Dominic Riccitello

Without forgiveness and love, you will live with resentment, bitterness, malice and strife which result in more pain. You can never love without forgiving. Forgiveness deepens your ability to love and frees you from pain. Kemi Sogunle

Pain and love cannot be in the same space. You can never love anyone in pain. You cannot truly love yourself in pain. The more pain you carry in your heart, the harder it becomes to love anyone including yourself. Kemi Sogunle

Personally, I think it is better for me to love myself and enjoy being me, than to please someone else by pretending to be someone I'm not. Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I am not sure that you can be taught how to love. In many ways it is innate - just watch and see what small child effortlessly does. But you can be invited to it and reminded of it. Rasheed Ogunlaru

Don't waste your time trying to provide people with proof of deceit, in order to keep their love, win their love or salvage their respect for you. The truth is this: If they care they will go out of their way to learn the truth. If they don't then they really don't value you as a human being. The moment you have to sell people on who you are is the moment you let yourself believe that every good thing you have ever done or accomplished was invisible to the world. And, it is not! . Shannon L. Alder

When you complete yourself is when you can complete someone else. Dominic Riccitello

Seduce yourself first. Kamand Kojouri

It is not through fighting the opposition that will win you dignity. It is when you fight the fear in yourself that asks you why you don't feel you have it, regardless if you win or lose. Shannon L. Alder

A girl who travels knows that deep down she is escaping reality. So she’ll want someone to give her hope and land back to the idea that reality isn’t as bad as it seems in the end. And if she tells you she loves you - it is exactly because you give her that hope Lauren Klarfeld

Sometimes love them more than you, but just make sure you love yourself too. Dominic Riccitello

Being brave enough to be alone frees you up to invite people into your life because you want them and not because you need them. Mandy Hale

Single |sin-gle| (adjective) - Too fabulous to settle. Mandy Hale

You will never gain anyone's approval by begging for it. When you stand confident in your own worth, respect follows. Mandy Hale

Expose your negatives to light, and just like a photo - the picture of your life will develop into something beautiful. Jennifer Sodini

Single" means you are brave enough to face the glorious unknown of the unaccompanied journey. Mandy Hale

She hasn’t got it all figured out...far from it, in fact. But she loves God and she loves to dance…and she’s her own “Better Half.”The bravest woman I know? She is the reason I do what I do. She is The Single Woman.She’s me…and she’s you. Mandy Hale

You can love them, forgive them, want good things for them…but still move on without them. Mandy Hale

It makes no sense to try to extend a friendship that was only meant to be a season into a lifetime. Mandy Hale

Toxic people will pollute everything around them. Don’t hesitate. Fumigate. Mandy Hale

It is necessary, and even vital, to set standards for your life and the people you allow in it. Mandy Hale

If there is a particular person in your life that is repeatedly choosing not to honor you and is causing you more sadness or pain than they are joy - it might be time to release that friendship back to God and trust that it is not where you belong. Mandy Hale

It's a lot harder to get someone OUT of your life than it is to let them IN, so please…be selective. Mandy Hale

Don't ignore the love you DO have in your life by focusing on the love you DON'T. Mandy Hale

Stop inviting people who don't celebrate you to your party! It's YOUR life - you have the right to be exclusive. Mandy Hale

Breakups have a way of shaking us awake and helping us see what we really want vs. what we are willing to settle for. Mandy Hale

Look around you at the people you spend the most time with and realize that your life can’t rise any higher than your friendships. Mandy Hale

Keep your head up, your faith strong, and your eyes open for the little miracles all around you…because they are there, just waiting to be discovered. Mandy Hale

Your message, your ministry, your influence is built from your flaws. People relate to HUMANITY...not perfection. Mandy Hale

God can turn your biggest flaws into your biggest cause. Mandy Hale

When you are your own best friend, you don’t endlessly seek out relationships, friendships, and validation from the wrong sources because you realize that the only approval and validation you need is your own. Mandy Hale

There is no model, no actress, no Miss America contender that can outshine a happy, confident, secure woman. Mandy Hale

Find yourself first…like yourself first…love yourself FIRST…& friendship & love will naturally find YOU. Mandy Hale

Next time you hit a speed bump otherwise known as the age-old question “Why are you still single?” look ’em in the eye and say: “Because I’m too fabulous to settle. Mandy Hale

Figure out what makes you laugh, and do more of it. Figure out what makes you cry, and do less of it. Mandy Hale

Think about it this way: While being married is about becoming the WIFE you are meant to be, being single allows you to focus on becoming the WOMAN you were born to be. Mandy Hale

You’ve gotta love yourself enough to look INSIDE you & not BESIDE you for your joy, confidence, & self worth. Mandy Hale

Stand strong in your worth and don't let anyone talk you out of it. Mandy Hale

You’re beautiful, just the way you are. Shine on. And dare anyone to turn off the lights. Mandy Hale

Loneliness is designed to help you discover who you are…and to stop looking outside yourself for your worth. Mandy Hale

Here’s a little secret that’s going to save you a LOT of unnecessary grief in life. Are you ready? Your worth is not tied to any person. Mandy Hale

It’s better to be a “misfit” than a “one-size-fits-all”! Mandy Hale

You have a destiny and a purpose that no one else on this earth can fulfill…and you have traveled a unique journey that has equipped you along the way with the tools you need to carry it out. Mandy Hale

It takes guts and bravery and heart to walk a mile in a single girl’s shoes. And sometimes a fabulous pedicure. Mandy Hale

Don't be afraid to be who you are, no matter who that person might be. Mandy Hale

Some steps need to be taken alone. It's the only way to really figure out where you need to go and who you need to be. Mandy Hale

So many people are so terrified to be alone that they settle for a loveless relationship or stay trapped in a miserable one for months and even years on end. But as it turns out, alone means unique, unequaled, and unexcelled. Or in other words: Unparalleled. Unrepeatable. Unable to be imitated or duplicated. Brave. FABULOUSLY ORIGINAL. Mandy Hale

Happily Single is holding out for the best and letting go of the rest. It’s saying “I will and I can” to YOURSELF before you say “I do” to someone else. Mandy Hale

Happily Single is permission to CHOOSE your life rather than having it handed to you, and it’s living life on your own terms instead of those that are expected of you. Mandy Hale

Not everything in life has to be about finding “The One.” Sometimes a girl just wants to have fun. Mandy Hale

Single ladies, the only thing we need to be rescued from is the notion that we need to be rescued. Mandy Hale

Love is a beautiful, wonderful, and even sacred thing, but until it arrives, shouldn’t we give ourselves permission to thrive? Mandy Hale

Today is a new chapter in the story of your life. While you're holding the pen, what will you write? Now, is your time to shine! Will you continue holding the pen? Or, will you express yourself from deep within? Amaka Imani Nkosazana

People may not see you the way you see yourself. But, that's because they don't want to acknowledge your uniqueness. Jealousy is not disguised. Amaka Imani Nkosazana

It is a great joy to love and be loved. Lailah Gifty Akita

It takes a really long time to realize this, but if you’re lucky you eventually see that you’ve got this life on this planet and you’re responsible for really loving yourself. And I mean really, really, really loving yourself. Love is never a corruption. I’m talking about loving yourself with a true love, a love that’s incorruptible and everlasting. C. Joybell C.

You cannot operate from a place of love when you are emotionally unstable. Kemi Sogunle

Having dignity doesn't require you to fall out of love with someone. You can love someone your entire life and not been in their life. It simply means you won't allow their actions or inactions to guide your future. The moment you feel derailed from your life purpose, in limbo or have to sell your worth, you have crossed over from love to desperation. Shannon L. Alder

Never stop loving while living, when you stop loving, you stop living. Kemi Sogunle

Of course, competition against others is there, but it should serve to challenge you. To show you how well other people are competing against themselves. Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Even when it seems that there is no one else, always remember there's one person who never ceased to love you - yourself. Sanhita Baruah

Shame without repentance doesn’t lose power when it is spoken, it only seeks approval. Shannon L. Alder

I loved Enso Roshi’s teachings. I loved learning about life. I loved life. It was a good thing to feel. I loved life, and I loved learning, and I was still learning. I was not, yet, done. At the end of our journeys, there would be an end to the journey. Maybe. If I was lucky. If providence shone down upon me gently. I would find love. I would find acceptance. Complete love. Complete acceptance. I would know, that the self, is an illusion. I would come to enlightenment, but that would also mean, there would be no ‘I’ there. I would realize that the ‘I’ was an illusion, all along, just like some great dream. This is what the wise sages say, the great teachings, the mystical teachings, not only from the East, but also from the West. The Gospel of Saint Thomas. Thomas Merton. Thomas, like I was Thomas, and also doubting, the main reasons I’d chosen the name. If nothing else, it was lovable, just as it is. My life. Even the parts I didn’t love, could I love them? The struggles. It was all part of the journey, and would I not look back fondly on this, at some time? Look at how arduous and sincere I’d been. Look at how worried I’d been. Look at how insecure I’d been. Look at how I’d struggled. Trying to find my way. Would I not look back upon myself, affectionately and fondly and with love? . T. Scott McLeod

You cannot love if you cannot forgive. Kemi Sogunle

If only you could be yourself." they shouted. So, she did. "You are not like me or anyone I have met! " they screamed. So, she blended. "You are so fake." they laughed. So, the caterpillar retreated to her cocoon to find peace alone. One day, they came to find her gone. She left a message, “God knew I was different and gave me these beautiful wings because he meant for me to fly. You see.. I wasn’t meant to be like you. I was meant to be me--better. Shannon L. Alder