Dear Me: Learning to Be Your Own Best Friend

Before you look for friendship in others, learn to build a friendship with the girl in the mirror.

We often talk about “finding your people” — and that’s important. But do you know the one person who’ll be with you every single day of your life?

You.

Learning to be your own best friend means being kind to yourself even when you mess up. It means cheering yourself on when no one claps, and listening to your own voice when the world gets loud.

When you’re your own best friend:

• You stop depending on likes to feel liked.
• You trust your gut more than gossip.
• You speak to yourself with love — not labels.

Loving yourself doesn’t mean you’re selfish. It means you’ve found a safe space inside yourself. And that’s powerful.

Try This:

Write a letter to your younger self or your future self. Say something kind. Say something real. Then read it out loud like a pep talk.

Affirmation: