Of all the relationships you have in your life, the relationship with yourself is the most important. This is why it is so important for this relationship to be healthy.
Learning how to tell if you're in a toxic relationship with yourself can be tricky, but experts say it's important to do a self-analysis to better understand your relationship.
When we don't make ourselves a priority, we begin to neglect who we are, we begin to neglect our needs. This can affect the way others see us, treat us, and ultimately, lead to a negative self-image.
If you are in a toxic relationship with yourself, you may tend to blame yourself for everything and treat it badly. Often, these toxic strategies that you serve yourself are simply survival strategies that you have developed as a result of past traumas.
The 5 main signs that are indicative of an unhealthy relationship with yourself are these:
#1 – You are extremely critical of others, but even more critical of yourself.
#2 – You justify unhealthy habits to yourself such as long hours in front of the phone, frequent and excessive eating of unhealthy foods, etc.
#3 – Sacrifice too much of yourself for different people and situations.
#4 – You have low self-esteem.
#5 – Seek the approval and approval of other people all the time.
To improve your relationship with yourself, practice positive self-talk, foster healthy relationships with other people, and seek less and less approval from others.
Source: Bustle
