How do I like myself?

from Children of Divorce · host Lydia Nathenson

You can love someone, but not like them. Learning how to like yourself might be one of the hardest things you do on this earth, but it is your most important task. Believe me, I have struggled sooo much with liking myself. I used to torment myself and my body, wondering why I wasn’t good enough, or disciplined enough, or pretty enough. I believed I could hate myself into being who I wanted to become, when in reality, I needed to allow myself to become who I was meant to. Everything changes when you give yourself permission to just Be. In today’s episode, I speak about the three things I had to change in order to like myself more and enjoy my own company: I started eating regularly and treating my body as my home I started saying no and discovering who and what actually worked/aligned for me I did small acts of kindness for myself Remember, IMAGINE you have been given the task of looking after your partner’s body for a day, or someone you love and idolise like Taylor Swift, would you speak badly to it and make them do things that they hate and force and push them? No! You would be so kind to them and help them get to where they need to go by simply encouraging them. I know it’s hard, believe me I know. But just by starting, you are taking a step in the right direction. And things can change fast - a year ago today I was in a mental hospital for bulimia and depression, and now I have a self-love podcast! Wow. Look at where we are guys, and look at where we’re going. Love you all, stay safe and take care (of you) Xxx Lydia ‘Children of Divorce’ is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTubeFind me on TikTok & Instagram under @childrenofdivorcepod and @lydianathenson