Become Your Own Best Friend: 11 Essential Skills For Self Love for Alienated Parents

In the 113th episode of the Beyond the High Road podcast, host Shelby Milford discusses the importance of being and becoming your own best friend, especially during challenging times throughout the year. Shelby shares practical advice on self-love, including qualities that a supportive friend would possess and how to embody those traits for yourself. The episode covers topics such as being a good listener, offering self-encouragement, avoiding self-comparison, maintaining honesty and boundaries, and much more. Shelby also reflects on personal experiences and emphasizes the value of persevering through difficulties, believing in oneself, and maintaining positive self-talk. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:09 The Importance of Self-Love 02:28 Qualities of a Best Friend 02:49 Being a Good Listener 04:09 Encouragement and Belief in Yourself 04:38 Overcoming Childhood Discouragement 06:29 The Power of Belief 09:53 Embracing Hardship 11:48 Avoiding Comparisons 18:34 Honesty with Yourself 20:09 Embracing Self-Compassion 20:28 The Power of Trying and Collecting Data 21:03 Encouraging Self-Expression 23:03 Learning to Enjoy Your Own Company 26:08 Setting Boundaries for Self-Preservation 31:09 Surrounding Yourself with Achievers 33:12 Non-Judgmental Self-Talk 34:55 Living Your Own Path 37:14 The Importance of Loyalty to Yourself 39:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts