Own best friend

Twenty-something, Campbell University Alum, East Carolina University Graduate Student, Delta Phi Epsilon Alumni and Founder, Pageant Enthusiast, Coffee/Tea Addict, Lover of Salt Air (OBX), Shakespeare Nerd, Wanna be Dog Mom, & honestly, I just enjoy being overdressed.

Here's why you should treat yourself like a friend and how to reframe your self-talk to ditch the self criticism.

Share this with a friend or think about how you can start becoming your own best friend, loving yourself more. Loving yourself allows you to be more loving.

When a Woman Becomes Her Own Best Friend ~ Life Is Easier ༺❁༻ Dione Von Furstenburg, Marabeth Quin Art

Your gut feelings make a difference. Love yourself first.

What is important to you in a good friendship? Maike x 👉🏻 Two things keep us from being deeply happy. One is that we’re biologically wired to pursue quick wins. The other is that we don’t intuitively know how to flourish. Both can be overcome. #friends #goodfriends #friendships #psychology #socialpsychology #happiness #whatreallymatters #bff

Be everything for yourself rather than relying on others to do that for you.

When everything is lonely I can be my own best friend I'll get a coffee and the paper, have my own conversations (Bright Eyes - Lua)

In Be Your Own Best Friend, this means putting yourself first. Taking care of your owns needs first and everyone else comes next.

Be your own best friend by treating yourself with respect. Being your own best friend makes life more enjoyable. It's time to be your own cheer squad.

If you beat yourself up whenever you fail or fall short, this naturally inhibits you from trying new things and taking chances. But when you’re self-compassionate, you know that even if you fail, you’ll have your own back. In this way, self-compassion gives you the ability to experiment, explore, and be courageous. Show yourself the same kindness you would show to a best friend.

All relationships require effort, including friendships. Though friendships can adjust and change overtime, that doesn’t mean it will sustain itself without effort or intentionality. What does putting in effort in a friendship look like for you? #mindflwithminaa - Click the link in my bio to order a copy of my book, Owning Our Struggles, where I share more insights I to developing healthy friendships and building community.

It's not always rainbows and butterflies, even with your best friends. We've rounded up the 30 best friend fight quotes that are honest, loving and funny. Share them with your BFF when times are tough or you've been through a bad fight.

In Be Your Own Best Friend, this means putting yourself first. Taking care of your owns needs first and everyone else comes next.