30/05/2025
"Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s the foundation for loving others well."
This liberating truth from Andrew Marshall’s Learn to Love Yourself Enough isn’t just feel-good advice—it’s a psychological toolkit for breaking free from self-sabotage and building unshakable self-worth. The renowned therapist blends neuroscience, case studies, and practical exercises to reveal how childhood patterns shape adult self-perception—and how to rewrite them.
Why This Book Became My Mirror
1. The "Inner Critic" Exposé
Marshall traces harsh self-talk back to childhood messages ("Try harder," "Don’t cry"). His "Whose voice is this?" exercise revealed my perfectionism wasn’t mine—it was my father’s.
2. The Self-Love Paradox
We chase external validation because we don’t trust our own approval. His "Daily Affirmation Experiment" (looking in the mirror saying "You’re enough") felt absurd—until I stopped craving compliments.
3. Boundaries as Self-Respect
His radical idea: "Tolerating bad treatment is self-abandonment." I ended a toxic friendship and—for the first time—didn’t feel guilty.
4. The "Enoughness" Timeline
Mapping moments I felt enough (not when others said so) uncovered a shocking truth: My worth wasn’t missing—just buried under others’ expectations.
The Liberation
This book didn’t just boost my confidence—it redefined love. Marshall’s killer question: "Would you let someone treat your best friend this way?" Now when I spiral, I ask: "What would self-love do here?"
Book: https://amzn.to/43AWVMx
You can also get the audio book for FREE. Use the same link to register for the audio book on Audible and start enjoying it''
"Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s the foundation for loving others well."
This liberating truth from Andrew Marshall’s Learn to Love Yourself Enough isn’t just feel-good advice—it’s a psychological toolkit for breaking free from self-sabotage and building unshakable self-worth. The renowned therapist blends neuroscience, case studies, and practical exercises to reveal how childhood patterns shape adult self-perception—and how to rewrite them.
Why This Book Became My Mirror
1. The "Inner Critic" Exposé
Marshall traces harsh self-talk back to childhood messages ("Try harder," "Don’t cry"). His "Whose voice is this?" exercise revealed my perfectionism wasn’t mine—it was my father’s.
2. The Self-Love Paradox
We chase external validation because we don’t trust our own approval. His "Daily Affirmation Experiment" (looking in the mirror saying "You’re enough") felt absurd—until I stopped craving compliments.
3. Boundaries as Self-Respect
His radical idea: "Tolerating bad treatment is self-abandonment." I ended a toxic friendship and—for the first time—didn’t feel guilty.
4. The "Enoughness" Timeline
Mapping moments I felt enough (not when others said so) uncovered a shocking truth: My worth wasn’t missing—just buried under others’ expectations.
The Liberation
This book didn’t just boost my confidence—it redefined love. Marshall’s killer question: "Would you let someone treat your best friend this way?" Now when I spiral, I ask: "What would self-love do here?"
Book: https://amzn.to/43AWVMx
You can also get the audio book for FREE. Use the same link to register for the audio book on Audible and start enjoying it.
