Loyalty to self

Loyalty is the quality of being faithful to someone (including self) or something. Are you loyal to yourself? Are you a person of your own integrity? Are you a person of your word? Are you faithful in the things you’re committed to? Don’t let the distractions of everyday life keep you from pursuing loyalty. Self-loyalty means that, to the greatest extent possible, you don't lie to yourself, you don't perpetually put your own needs on the back burner for the benefit of someone else, you don't try ignore or rather run from your own problems. When you lie or deceive yourself, you undermine your own life, your potential and your future

"I often marvel how it is that though each man loves himself beyond all else, he should yet value his own opinion of himself less than that of others." - Marcus Aurelius

Loyalty is one of the traits that people generally say is important to them in relationships, be it romantic, friendship, business, or otherwise. Yet some of us don’t make it a priority or give that quality enough credit. Many people look for others to be loyal continuously to them and honour their promises, commitments (and sometimes expectations), but wouldn’t as much as think about being loyal to themselves. People set goals and plans to improve and develop their lives but lack the drive and commitment to see those plans manifest. There are times when there would be legitimate obstacles that hinder our plans, but often we have convenient excuses simply because we are not sold out to ourselves and our abilities. Often, because we are in denial about the consequences of not taking initiative and responsibility for ourselves we overlook being loyal to ourselves. When you’re loyal to yourself, your confidence increases, because there’s no better mood lifter than knowing you’re actively loving yourself