Rejection changes how you see yourself. It convinces you to settle, shrink, and accept treatment beneath your worth. Low self-esteem grows when you keep giving others permission to handle you in ways God never intended. But here’s the truth: you teach people how to treat you by what you accept. And if you’ve been accepting less, it’s because somewhere inside, you’ve believed you were less. The Word says, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:30–31). You can’t love others well when you don’t honor the woman in the mirror. It’s time to choose differently. Make a commitment to love yourself — intentionally, boldly, unapologetically. Set a new standard. Treat yourself like someone who is loved, valued, and chosen by God. Because you are. Start acting like it: Take yourself out. Feed your body better. Move your body and strengthen it. Create routines that protect your peace and elevate your mindset. It starts with a decision, then a plan, then consistency. As ...