Life is hard. Sometimes, it’s really hard. We all have our cringe moments and ones we’re not proud of. In today’s photoshopped and social media-obsessed society, comparing yourself to others is easier than ever. It’s time to rid ourselves of  negativity. It’s time to amp your self-confidence and start loving yourself in a way even Justin Beiber would be proud of.  

Step 1: Remove all negative vibes.

People, movies, songs, social media accounts, literally anything that brings you sadness: cut it out of your life.

Step 2: Make a list of everything you appreciate about yourself.

Maybe it’s your eyes, your intelligence or your kindness. Consult this list during times of sadness as a quick pick-me-up to get you out of awful moods.

Step 3: Clean out your life.

Go through your closet, underneath your bed, through your junk drawer and get rid of all your clutter. It will only weigh you down.

Step 4: Treat yo’ self. 

Eat all your favorite foods, listen to the best music and go on a shopping spree. In the end, you have to look out for yourself because there is no guarantee anybody else will.

Step 5: Stop putting yourself down.

Seriously, that’s the worst. All those little insecurities, self-doubt and negative thoughts need to go as soon as possible. Loving yourself isn’t going to happen if you don’t like yourself first.