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    Giving and Receiving Love: Releasing Negative Thoughts and Beliefs

    by Bridgitte Jackson-Buckley Jan 11, 2019 6 minutes
    Receiving Love, Releasing Self Judgment, by Bridgitte Jackson-Buckley. Photograph of Breathe sign by Fabian Moller
    Photograph by Fabian Moller

    An inspirational conversation with Dr. Dinorah Nieves on how to untangle limiting beliefs and negative self judgement

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    We’ve all heard it before: “You can’t love others before you learn to love yourself.” 

    While this may sound like a worn-out cliché, the truth is, we all know it’s not. When you treat yourself without respect or love, you give others permission to do the same. Self-love plays a vital role in your relationships with others. Whether it be romantic or professional relationships, or friendships, the view you hold of yourself reflects in the quality of your relationships.

    To understand the role self-love plays in the ability to give and receive love, and foster healthy relationships, I spoke with Dr. Dinorah Nieves. She is a behavioral scientist, personal development coach, and consultant for OWN’s Iyanla Fix My Life,as well as the author of Love You: 12 Ways to Be Who You Love & Love Who You Are andIn our discussion, Dr. Nieves draws upon her personal experience, counseling women and girls on how to untangle limiting beliefs, to live healthy, balanced and loving lives.

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