Speech Contest

The way to be happier!

 Hello, everyone. I’m pleased to be here in front of you. Today I’d like to talk about ‘The way to be happier!’

  Without a doubt, you are the most important person in your life. Ironically, many people don’t get along with themselves. In other words, many of us don’t know how to love ourselves. Loving yourself and feeling great about yourself is very important for your happiness. If you don’t have a healthy relationship with yourself, you can’t really have meaningful relationships with others, either. Before trying to love other people, learn to love yourself first!

   First, Know Yourself Better : Sit down in a quiet room with a piece of paper and a pen. Then, ask questions about yourself and write the answers down. In order to love someone, you have to first know that person. You should think about your goals, dreams, and future career. Think freely about yourself. Knowing yourself is the first step in building self-love.

   Second, Accept Yourself the Way You Are : No one is perfect and everyone has flaws. Do not criticize yourself for being imperfect. Accept your flaws and the fact that you are not perfect. Instead, be nice and gentle to yourself. Look in the mirror and say, “It’s OK to have flaws. I still love myself very much. I will learn from my mistakes and try to become a better person.” Then, give yourself a big, warm hug!

   Third, Focus on Your Abilities : Focus on your strengths to boost your self-confidence. If you are good at doing something, put more time into that subject to improve your skills. Feel proud and grateful for having special talents!

   Fourth, Practice Praising Yourself : If you want to grow the love you have for yourself, always think positively about yourself. Praise yourself every day in front of the mirror. It may feel awkward at first, but as you make it a daily habit, you will be able to do it more naturally. Take it easy and be patient with yourself. It takes time to build good habits.

   Best of all, Enjoy Your Life : You need to feel happy to love yourself. Have a lot of fun in your life. However, in order to have fun you need to stay healthy. Your body is your home and you should treat it with respect, love, and care.

 I hope you learn to love yourselves and be happier.  Thank you for listening to my speech.