Why should we feel good about ourselves...

More than disliking ourselves?

I know intellectually it is good to like oneself because then we can give more when WE feel good.

(I was drilled though to never like anything about myself. That I was selfish).
But what might be some other reasons to actually like yourself?

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tenente · 36-40, M

Why should we feel good about ourselves...More than disliking ourselves?

i'm not sure that we should. i've found happiness by not doing this. the only time i'm really comfortable in my skin, really at ease, is when i'm not future worrying or past regretting or beating myself up for self-perceived weaknesses or failings. when i'm in the moment, not happy, not sad, not anxious or on guard: that's when i'm at my best. just experiencing life happening around me without any fear or joy or anything really. and that's why i don't try to balance how i feel about myself, i just let go and dismiss myself altogether.

I was drilled though to never like anything about myself. That I was selfish

same and i don't think i will ever be able to reprogram myself

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@tenente Well I guess not necessarily just LIKE oneself but to feel worthy of people and life. To stand in most situations or be around anyone and not feel you are less or undeserving. Because that is my main feeling in many situations 😞