I was the tallest girl in my class when I started school.It made me feel ______ and I believed that I looked very fat and ugly.The small girls were seen as smarter，so they were more popular and got more ______ from teachers.I began to hate myself ______ not being small when I was seven years old，and by adulthood，I felt sad about my appearance.

I didn't dare to look into the mirror ______ one day my friend pulled me to the mirror to let me see that I had a good figure.It's true that I was in good shape.Then I did something kind for ______—I bought a beautiful dress for myself.I felt very happy！Happiness wasn't a part of my life as I was too busy ______ others.I always thought following others could make me more popular.But it's hard to be happy when you don't see your own ______．

Each small kindness I did for myself made me ______ myself more.I'd do something loving and feel happier，which made me want to do ______．That focus on myself ______ deep self－love.

Today my self－love is very ______．It has helped me develop self－confidence and led me to ______ myself from an unhappy school teacher to a popular writer.Now I am seen ______ a very beautiful woman.I have a wonderful body without ______．

Please join me in taking steps to develop self－love.Every little loving act you do for yourself helps you build ______．