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Module 5.6: Self Esteem - Love Letter to Myself

This template provides a simple way to construct a love letter to yourself, full of affirmations and reassurances that come straight from you. You can follow the template directly, or use the leads to help you write your own letter. Try to think of multiple examples for each. Come back to your completed letter often, to remind yourself of the love you have for you.

Love Letter

Dear ____(your name)____

I have known you for a lifetime. I have spent every day with you. I know so many things abut you, although there is still so much I do not know. And as the years have passed, I have grown to love you more each day.

I have decided that if you love someone, you have to let the person know. So this letter is to tell you some of the things that I appreciate, admire, and love about you.

Some of the things I like about your physical appearance are: _____________________________.

I respect and admire your beliefs, values, and principles, especially: ______________________________________.

I love you for the courage you have shown in handling the difficult experiences in your life. Here are some of the courageous things you have done: _________________________________________.

I admire the ways you show care and consideration for other people, including: ______________________________.

I respect the ways you care for yourself, for example: ____________________________________.

You have special knowledge and special interests in so many areas, for example: ________________________________.

You are skillful and able to so many things well, including: ________________________________.

I'm in love with the way you express yourself, showing otehrs your feelings and confidently expressing your thoughts and ideas, for example: ___________________________________.

I can't help noticing how important you are to other people around you. Just think about the other people who appreciate having you in THEIR lives: ____________________________________.

So I think you can see that you are a very special person. The more I really get to know you, the more I find that I love you. As the years go by, I'm sure I will grow to love you even more!

Signed, _____________
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