Empower Yourself The Art of Self-Love

Self-love is a lifelong journey, a continuous process of choosing to embrace what is good in us and facing what challenges us. It’s the understanding that we can acquire new tools, grow, and learn something new every day. It’s a journey that never truly ends, but only deepens. When we choose to love ourselves, we open doors to the future and allow ourselves to be who we really are and go where we truly want to go.

Growing up, my grandmother used to tell me that I needed to find a rich man, that if I found someone wealthy, my life would be secure. I would confidently reply, “I’ll make the money myself.” Then, she would almost laugh and ask, “How exactly will you make money on your own?” My response was, “I’ll invent something people need, and that’s how I’ll make plenty of money.” Even as a child, I understood that there’s no greater joy than being able to rely solely on yourself. It’s a sense of freedom and independence that brings with it a deep inner confidence—a confidence that comes from within.

When we invest in self-love, we realize that our future is truly in our own hands. Relationships and family are a vital part of our lives, but they’re also areas that require attention and dedication. We don’t tire of investing in them, planning ahead, and taking care of the things that matter. We stand strong, even when it feels like we have no strength left. That feeling of “no energy” is exactly where we’re tested—whether we’ll choose to face things head-on or give up.

When we choose to face our challenges, we experience a sense of achievement and satisfaction that is priceless. Don’t give up on yourself, your dreams, or your career. We can be loving mothers, supportive partners, and strong, independent women in our careers. We have the ability to hold all these essential parts of our lives and manage them confidently. Our true power lies within us.

I write this from the heart and from personal experience. In the past, I gave up on myself, on my career advancement, and on my dreams, placing everything in the hands of my partner. I found myself under pressure, feeling as though I had let myself down. There’s something about marriage and motherhood that, for some reason, can make us stop putting ourselves first. To each of you, I want to say—this is a mistake.

I’m fortunate to be in a marriage with a loving and supportive partner who believes in me and wants to see me succeed. But not all of us have that experience. So I urge you all, every woman reading this, to fight that feeling and not be afraid to put yourself first. When we prioritize ourselves and feel happy and secure, everything around us blossoms—our families, our careers, and our lives.

I know many women who have rediscovered themselves after having children, only to realize they want to go back to work. But then, they encounter obstacles—a lack of experience, a long gap in their employment, or feelings of confusion. So, I encourage you—don’t give up. Find what you’re good at, invest in it, learn, grow, and push forward.

Self-love is so much more than “pampering” or “taking care of oneself.” It’s the belief that we can develop and acquire new tools every day, learn and improve, and become the best versions of ourselves. It’s listening to ourselves, loving ourselves exactly as we are, and knowing that we are capable of achieving anything if we just want it and believe in it. Each of us is a world unto herself, and each of us can create her own path, find a career that fulfills her, and build a future filled with pride, satisfaction, and self-fulfillment.