I Need to Work On My Self Esteem

This is so embarrassing for me to post and to admit. It's crazy how the world can alter your reflection, and in the end you find yourself looking at a distorted picture of yourself, mainly focused on the flaws.

I love myself.

Currently, that statement is only partially true, but I'm working on it. I even said it aloud as I wrote it, in hopes that it would be one step closer to being true. It felt weird to say. Do any of you ever say that to yourselves?

I am beautiful, because I care about other people.
I am smart, because I want to make a difference in the world.
I am worth it, because I am alive.

I love my body, because it is strong.
I love my mind, because it's what makes me unique.
I love my spirit, because it is enduring.

I'm going to try to continue to journal about the things that I love about myself, say them aloud, and hope that eventually it won't feel as weird. Hopefully, I'll come to believe them all as whole-truths.