I am deserving of care and tenderness
The affirmation "I am deserving of care and tenderness" serves as a reminder of the preciousness of one's own self. This powerful statement tells you that you are worthy of love, kindness, understanding, and compassion. It emphasizes the idea that your well-being—physical, emotional, and mental—is of paramount importance.
Too often you might put the needs of others before your own, forgetting that you need to tend to your own needs and care for your own feelings too. You might ignore the fact that you need nurturing just as much as the next person. But this self-care isn't a luxury, it is a necessity.
This affirmation helps you regain your balance and refocus on your own wellness. "I am deserving of care and tenderness" is not a selfish mantra. It is an acknowledgment that you can't pour from an empty cup, and a reminder to fill your own cup first.
Affirming that you are deserving of care and tenderness sets a positive tone for self-love and self-care. It encourages you to accept the love and kindness others are willing to give you. It's not a matter of pride or an attitude of entitlement. It's realizing your own worth and accepting that you deserve to be cared for.
So, if ever you feel down or unworthy, it's time to center yourself and repeat: "I am deserving of care and tenderness." Once you truly believe in this affirmation, you will see the remarkable change it brings to your life. Because you, too, are deserving of all the care and tenderness in the world.
