Learning To Love Yourself

I read Learning To Love Yourself years ago, and it’s honestly a book that’s stuck with me ever since. At the time, I was super confident and sure about my professional life—I knew what I was doing at work and felt accomplished in that area. But when it came to my personal life, I was struggling with self-doubt and negative self-talk, and that’s what made me pick up this book.

What really stood out to me was how practical and relatable the advice was. The author doesn’t just offer vague inspiration; there are real exercises and reflections that helped me actually look at how I was treating myself. I especially remember the parts about confronting your inner critic and learning to show yourself compassion. It was a totally different approach from anything I’d tried before, and it made a huge difference in how I handled my personal challenges.

Learning To Love Yourself really helped me bridge the gap between my professional confidence and my personal self-acceptance so I was eager to read this revised edition. It felt like the author was giving me permission to be as kind to myself in my private life as I was driven in my career. If you’re in a similar place—feeling strong at work but struggling on the inside—I’d definitely recommend giving this book a try. It’s like having a supportive friend walk you through the journey to self-love.