David, that’s one of the hardest things, self love.
say in the mirror, right now, look yourself in the eyes, and say ( with sincerity -even if you don’t believe it)
I LOVE MYSELF!
I LOVE MYSELF!
I LOVE MYSELF!
I LOVE MYSELF!
I LOVE MYSELF!
I LOVE MYSELF!
I LOVE MYSELF!
I LOVE MYSELF!
I LOVE MYSELF!
I LOVE MYSELF!
Thats righ. Ten times daily. No smirking, no laughter. No angry tone.
You will change that toxic thinking.
And THAT change if toxic thinking will change your life.
Big hugs