Loving the self, to me, begins with never ever criticizing ourselves for anything. Criticism locks us into the very pattern we are trying to change. Understanding and being gentle with ourselves helps us to move out of it. Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.

I comfortably and easily release the old and and welcome the new in my life. I am safe.

Live today to the fullest, and forget about the past. Today you can create a new way of living. You can change all the rules.

Every experience I have benefits me. I am in the process of positive change.

I release any feelings of competition or comparison. I simply do my best and enjoy being me.

Today I fulfill my creative side. I want to bloom wherever I am planted!

Experiences come and go; however, my love for myself is constant.