No matter how many people you may have and how many others may claim to love you dearly, at the end of the day, if there’s one person who you need to treasure more than anyone, it is yourself. It’s quite natural to be so hard on you for making a stupid mistake, but on the other hand, it’s very hard to let yourself hear words of endearment.

Here are 7 things you need to learn to do for yourself to live a happier life and not be too bothered by others’ opinions and judgments about you.

1. You are a priority to yourself.

No matter how weary or drained you are, there are moments when you want to keep going. You give a lot to others, but how much of yourself do you give to yourself? It might be difficult to accept that your requirements are important. You may be a father, a partner, or a husband; you may operate or start a business; you could be a brother or sister, or you could be caring for a loved one.

Don’t stop giving to others, but understand that you can’t pour from an empty cup. Bring a buddy to lunch. On your way home from work, read a few chapters of a book first thing in the morning and stop for a cup of coffee at your favorite spot. It’s important to pay attention to your wants and emotions.

2. Treasure yourself.

Keep an eye on how you speak to yourself. Do you tend to berate yourself when things don’t go your way? How frequently do you chastise yourself for making mistakes? Take it easy on yourself. Talk to yourself as if you were talking to a friend or a younger sister. Protect your words, especially when speaking to and about someone.

3. Learn to forgive and let go.

Not only for yourself but also others, learn to forgive. Keep your grudges to yourself; they won’t help you. Allow yourself to forgive yourself for the poor choices you’ve made. It takes a lot of bravery to accept that. As a result, be brave and learn to let go and go on.

4. Start facing your problems, head-on.

It may be mentally draining to have anything hanging over your head, no matter what it is. It’s the last thing on your mind before going to bed and the first thing on your mind when you wake up. Put a piece of paper in front of you and ask yourself, “What is one tiny action I can do RIGHT NOW?” Problems don’t go away by themselves, so don’t be scared to act, even if it’s tiny. Don’t wait until the last minute to recognize the issue and take action.

5. The Importance of knowing when to say “no.”

How frequently do you say “yes” to something you don’t particularly want to undertake? Do things you know you don’t want to do? Commit to doing things you know you don’t want to do? It’s quite acceptable to say “no.” It’s not only acceptable but necessary to learn to say “no.” Set boundaries and learn to express them without feeling bad.

6. Start living in the present.

Because this is all you have, now is always the most essential moment. Stop wishing you were somewhere else–something we all do from time to time. Try to be more attentive, and learn to focus on the present moment.

7. Beauty can be found in the smallest everyday things. You just have to look for it.

You don’t have to wait for anything monumental to occur before you can rejoice, feel pleased, or be thrilled. Every day, beautiful and fantastic things occur; all you have to do is learn to recognize them.