As your belief in yourself grows, so, too, will your self-love.

Leeds also advises making your affirmations your own by writing them in your own words.

Otherwise, Bruneau explains, the affirmations will just feel inauthentic and frustrating.

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Or for another example, Bruneau adds, if you’restruggling to love your body, tryI accept my body.

Another way to believe your affirmations is tophrase them as questions.

Not only is speaking affirmations powerful in itself, but listening to them back makes them even more powerful.

Leeds adds to use physical as well as digital reminders too.

Working with a therapist or other mental health professional, for instance, is almost never a bad idea.

Don’t be afraid to lean on your support system!

To paraphrase, it essentially says that rather than trying to loveyourself, try lovingbeingyourself.