You have done great with your job, but do you do great too to yourself? You have tried many ways to satisfy your partner, but do you satisfy yourself? You treat people well, but do you treat yourself well?
You do not have to be productive. As long as you are happy, what you are doing now is fine. In a moment like this, what matters now is to be happy with yourself. Self-love comes first, then you can spread the love to people around you.
Self-love does not mean that you are being a narcissistic by showing others that you love yourself more. In Huffpost, Joyce Marter, a psychotherapist tells that self-love is a journey. It takes dedication, devotion, and practice. Resolve to love yourself each and every day and watch your best self blossom and your greatest life unfold! Self-love is an exponential force.
After you have a self-love, life feels lighter. To do activities you like will be so much fun because you accept yourself as what you really are. You cannot be bothered by people because you accept what they really are. Being tolerant is not only accepting them who are different but accepting yourself also that you cannot always fulfill what you desire and that is okay.
Then how to do a self-love? First, love your body. Do your best to your body. Give your body the best treatment according to your own version and take a proper rest. Second, love your mind. Enrich your mind with everything you like. Third, love your environment with full of love and care. It may be your house, family, best friend, but remember, you do not have to expect what you give will comeback to you. The way people give their loves adjust with what they want, and sometimes it is not in accordance with our expectations and once again, it is okay.
If someday you feel really sad and it is like you are going to hurt yourself, just remember that your body, mind, and soul also deserve love from you and you are loved whether or not you realize it. Love yourself!