Self-Love Poems To Remind You About Loving Yourself More

A person learns how to love himself through the simple acts of loving and being loved by someone else. Haruki Murakami

I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do. Brené Brown

If we want to lead a healthy and fulfilling life we need to value, accept and appreciate ourselves just as we are. We need to recognize and honor our own needs and feelings.

It’s not an easy task to wake up every morning being proud of who you are. It’s a challenging pursuit because from time to time we all experience self-doubt and insecurity which can hold us back and prevent us from living our best lives.

However self-love is very important for our well-being and happiness and can have a big impact on different aspects of our lives such as relationships and career. What’s more as we learn to love ourselves, it becomes easier for us to love and accept others.

Everyone can start to practice self-love and it can be done in different ways. You can do it by saying mantras, prayers, affirmations, by practicing self-compassion, gratitude, taking care of your physical and mental health, setting boundaries that can help you prioritize your own well-being, seeking support from a therapist or a close friend, and also by reading self-love poetry that can inspire you to love yourself more.   

Self-love poems that rhyme or not are a powerful way to express and cultivate love to yourself. They allow us to express our feelings and experiences in a creative way, they can also serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement.

Below you will find 10 poems on self-love that you may find valuable if you’re looking to cultivate more self-love, inner peace and acceptance in your life.  

Poems About Loving Yourself: Discover the Power of Positive Short Self-Love Poems

1.

It is neither the accolades nor rewards
awarded by others,
be they colleagues or brothers,
that move my heart to tears.
Only my own pride and acceptance,
only the presence that I present here.

No acclaim affixed to my name
will warm my heart as fondly
as a gentle word from myself.
Before you can even truly hear praises,
you must be able to love thyself.

2.

Thanking Me

Who I am and who I’ve been
all led up to the current me.
I have to remember to thank myself
for all the good things that I see.

If I have friends and I have love,
then that is my just reward.
I’ve no use for doubt or fear,
just goals I can go toward.

It would be easy to stop and panic
about all life’s little things,
but if I sulk here on the ground,
I may forget to spread my wings.

I’ve a life to live out there
so I’ve only a moment to pause.
I’ll use it just to thank myself,
because I am a worthy cause.

3.

I am enough as I am and I must believe in these words because self-love starts with me and it ends with me as well.  

So I will accept all my flaws, I will accept all my mistakes truly, I’ll treat myself with respect and embrace who I am fully.  

I will do things that give me joy, I’ll forgive myself often and let go of everything that doesn’t serve my self-love and my growth. 

I will treat myself with respect and won’t say a bad word about me even when I feel I deserve it, I’ll still speak to myself kindly. 

Self-love is a journey, it is a long, rough winding path on which I may stumble sometimes but I won’t stop. 

It’s not easy to love yourself when you have more reasons to hate yourself, but I will stay consistent and tough and make myself feel worthy of self-love.    

4.

My Shower

My shower empowers me.
It's a place to wake up,
take up my plans, and make up
with the thoughts I carried yesterday.

Everyone needs a sanctuary
to carry their weary bones
and so I soap my skin anew,
as sunrise slowly comes into view.

5.

The most important hand you can hold
is your own, soft and with care.
All the kindness you choose to share
with all the people you’ll ever know
must start with how you choose to treat you.

Patience, always. You are enough.
If you are rough when you speak to you,
you may become too weak to offer
the wise words a friend needs later.
Tell your heart, in a level tone,
there will never be room for hate here.

6.

I must be kind to the person I see in the mirror every day because this person will stay with me to the end of my days. 

I must be patient and calm because the journey of self-love and self-discovery takes time. 

I must talk to myself like to someone I love, gently and compassionately like I never did it before.

I must let go of guilt and shame, forget the past and embrace the present at last. 

My self-love helps me stay positive and brave when the world throws me a curve.

That’s why I will nurture my self-love every day and let it guide me on my way.

7.

Complexities of Love

Everything we feel is love.
Fear is being unsure
if you've time to love enough.
Anger is just frustration
because trying to love is rough.
Sadness is all the weight
of the people you couldn't reach.
Disappointment emerges
when our love is hard to teach.

Our love is deep and varied.
Both beautiful and scary.
Do not hate the feelings in your heart.
Do not tear yourself apart.
Lift your head to the skies above.
Ask yourself, "How best to love?"

8.

The person I’ve been and who I am
are reason enough to be pleased,
for I have lived and been given to
and that alone means much to me.

If ever I have done just enough right
to inspire others to love me,
then I will endeavor to follow suit
and not put my standards above me.

It may take time and that much is fine,
if it helps my heart
to catch up with my mind.

9.

If you take care of your body and soul by eating healthy, exercising and praying this is self-love.

If you smile to yourself in the mirror, greet every day with gratitude and wonder and forgive yourself every blunder this is self-love. 

If you know that it doesn’t make sense to be angry and sad because this way you only do harm to yourself this is self-love.

If you try to live your life to the fullest, if you chase your dreams with all your might and never give up without a fight this is self-love. 

So don’t wait and don’t hesitate because it’s not yet too late to love yourself. 

Self-love will give you the strength to carry on even when everything around will seem to be uncertain and wrong. 

10.

Grateful Reminiscence

If I could meet the person
who I once used to be,
I'd only want to tell them,
"I'm grateful you were me."

You will not find your worth
in doubting who you've been,
nor in looking longingly
and begging to try again.

Look back with grace and dignity.
I'm proud of the me of the past.
They survived so I could be here.
I'll make this life they gave me last.

11.

How to love yourself when your life is gloomy and sad?

How to take care of yourself when everything’s going bad? 

How to be cheerful and optimistic when you see no way out? 

How to find the light within when darkness surrounds? 

It’s not easy to love yourself in difficult times, it’s not easy to pretend all the time that everything’s alright. 

But remember that nothing lasts forever, neither good nor bad times. 

And when the night is finally over the sun starts to shine. 

Be gentle to yourself even though you feel down because you never know when things turn around. 

Hold on to hope and don’t despair, find strength in your struggles.

You will survive, start loving yourself and forget all your troubles. 

12.

About Getting Over It

We are told, so many times,
to just get over it.
I don’t need fanciful rhymes
to tell you there’s more to that
than simply looking in the mirror,
smiling, saying, “I am here,”
and magically being okay,
then going back to play.

But I can tell you that you will be fine.
You’ll be fine again someday.
There will be scars upon your heart
that heal in new and unique shapes,
but they’ll be a part of who you are,
of the story that your life makes.

We cannot hide from hardships,
though we’re certainly willing to try.
But we’re able to survive them
if we look them in the eye.

Self-Love Guided Meditation

Before you go please click on the following link to read an article Talk to Yourself Like You Would to Someone You Love. Or check out the links below!

1. Self-Love Journal Prompts 

2. 11 Tips on How to Love Yourself Again

3. Remember to Live. Your Time is Limited. 

4. Do You Need a Self-Love Coach?

5. 30-Day Self-Care Challenge

6. Self-Care vs Self-Love. What's the Difference? 

What are 5 Ways to Love Yourself

1. Practice Self-Care: Make self-care a priority in your daily routine. This includes getting enough sleep, eating healthy, exercising, and engaging in activities that make you happy.

2. Practice Self-Compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer to a close friend. Instead of criticizing yourself, offer yourself words of encouragement and support.

3. Embrace Your Unique Qualities: Recognize and appreciate the qualities that make you unique. Focus on your strengths and celebrate them rather than comparing yourself to others.

4. Set Boundaries: Set boundaries to protect your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Learn to say "no" to things that don't align with your values or priorities, and don't be afraid to prioritize your needs.

5. Practice Gratitude: Focus on what you have rather than what you lack. Take time to appreciate the good things in your life, big or small. This can help foster a sense of contentment and fulfillment in your life.

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