We spend so much time waiting to be loved, hoping love will find us, and looking for that special love . Unfortunately, that’s not usually how life works . To be loved, you should love and respect yourself as much as you do others . In order to love someone, you should love yourself . ●Stop comparing( 比较 ) yourself to others . ##24 ## . We all have different gifts . When you compare yourself to others for what they have, whether it is a car, a house, or a job, it makes you feel bad about yourself . Really be grateful about everything you have . Gratitude (感恩) keeps your heart open to love . ●Practice receiving love . To truly love is to be able to receive it . When someone loves you, does some kind deeds (事情) to you, or says kind words, accept it . ##25 ## . Know that you are worthy of love . It is important to accept a gift of love by others . You give yourself a chance to learn more about yourself that you are lovable . ##26 ## . ● ##27 ## . Write about your experiences, good and bad . When you write down good experiences, allow yourself to feel those feelings . When you remember bad experiences, allow yourself to feel self-compassion . Compassion is not self-pity, but rather willingness to accept one's own pain and regret . ●Stop trying to be perfect . Stop blaming yourself for being less than perfect . ##28 ## . Just follow all the steps above and don't let anyone's expectations of you put any pressure on you . A . Keep a diary . B . Love others . C . Do not feel sorry about it . D . Always do your best, but not reaching perfection( 完美 ) is not a failure . E. Allow yourself to accept the love that has come to you . F. You give someone a joy of giving by loving you . G. Everyone on the earth is unique( 独一无二的 ) .