Sharon Olds Quotes

If you do not love yourself, well, you cannot do anything well, that's my philosophy.

I realized that I needed to start taking better care of myself.

For many years, my formula has been to love yourself, move your body and to watch portion size. But the No. 1 thing is to love and value yourself, no matter what you've been through.

I remember the time I said, 'I don't think you love yourself. You need to learn to love yourself.'

If you asked me, 'What do you want to say?' it would be, 'Love yourself more.'

When you learn to love yourself, you're better off by far.

You have to love yourself. That's the single most powerful thing. Out of that springs: How are you eating? How are you exercising? How are you resting?

I do not think about being beautiful. What I devote most of my time to is being healthy.

It's the love you have for yourself that's most important.

The only way to be happy and be a more enjoyable person to be around is to embrace what you've got. Everyone has issues about their body, but I feel confident now. I'm healthy and happy.

I think every girl needs to love herself, regardless of anything. Like if you're having a bad day, if you don't like your hair, if you don't have the best family situation, whatever, you have to love yourself and you can't do anything until you love yourself first.

For so many years, I felt so insecure, so inferior, and I still have those moments, but I have a newfound confidence since I got in shape and changed my diet.

I think I have just evolved as a person, as a human being. I like fitness. It's an important part of my everyday life, and I enjoy and endorse a healthy lifestyle.

Well, I think everyone struggles with self-love.

If you don't love yourself, you can't love anybody else. And I think as women we really forget that.

Lately though I've been in love with myself and I've become my own best friend.

I've found great solace in finally taking care of myself and others.

You protect your being when you love yourself better. That's the secret.

Every day is a reminder to accept myself as I am.

Everyone grows at their own pace, and you shouldn't compare yourself to anyone.

I think it's important to do whatever makes you feel your best.

You can't let someone else lower your self-esteem, because that's what it is - self-esteem. You need to first love yourself before you have anybody else love you.

Learn yourself and love yourself.

Self-love is for everyone and we all need it!

If you want to love others, I think you should love yourself first.