We’re living through strange times, a pandemic to be precise. Quarantined for an foreseeable future with our first-world lives suddenly reduced to making sure our basic needs are met — and that we get through the next few weeks both physically and mentally healthy. But it will go by a lot easier if we regard this time as a chance for a much-needed period of self-love. You may even learn to enjoy this time. Self love doesn’t mean you think you’re the smartest, most talented, & the most beautiful person in the world. Instead, when you love yourself you accept your so-called flaws, appreciate them as the things that make you who you are. When you love yourself you have compassion for yourself. Owning your story and loving yourselves is the bravest thing that you will ever do. Hence, self-love is, and never will be, selfish.