Telling someone they're not there yet is dismissive of the progress they've made. It's crucial to acknowledge that self-love is a journey, not a destination. According to Dr. Kristin Neff, a ...

Sounds easy, right? Except we basically grew up thinking self-love and self-care were synonymous with, like, getting a massage. In reality, relationship consultant and Flo medical expert Morgan Cutlip ...

The journey to self-love represents one of life’s most challenging yet rewarding pursuits. Recent psychological studies indicate that developing positive self-regard significantly impacts mental ...

Many of us give away love as freely as if it were an endless surplus of goods. Which is what love should be—an endless surplus. We bestow it upon our families, our friends, our pets, and sometimes ...

February 14th is a day reserved for love. Couples everywhere use this day to buy each other gifts and express their love for each other in the most romantic ways possible. All over social media, we ...

Kari de Burgh, who realized the power of self-love last year, poses in an undated photo. As part of our From San Diego, with Love series, we're honored to share heartfelt stories from our community.

Explore HerZindagi’s January 2026 feature, “Every Woman is a Cover Lady,” celebrating inspiring stories of self-love, courage ...

Obianuju Anyaogu can remember times in her life when she chose to turn obstacles into stepping stones rather than allowing them to become setbacks. When she was in college at Slippery Rock University, ...

I remember wanting to be like the confident guys with impeccable pecs, broad shoulders, six-pack abs, and slim, toned legs. I recall an instance during gym class in middle school when I was changing ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...