I grew up hating my name, even blaming it for bad things that happened to me. But it's not easy to choose a new name for ...

Imagine hating your own name. Imagine gagging every time you hear, see, say, or write it. I hated my name from the moment I realized it was mine. It sounded like a snarl: Sharon Joy. It twisted ...

Here, we've detailed how your insecurities come in the way of a successful relationship, especially when you don't love yourself. Pexels It's hard to date people when you don't love yourself ...

Another challenge is dealing with the inner critic, which can be persistent and hard to silence ... it’s about showing up for yourself with love and understanding, no matter what.

It may be hard to love yourself on command, but you can start by imagining yourself as a separate person, according to Lauren Cook, a Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist, speaker and author.