> *Book Review By Cherish
> Here are 8 valuable lessons from the book *"Things I Never Said to Myself:* A Self-Love Collection of Gentle Reminders and Notes to Self" by *Duduzile Ngwenya:*
> *1.* The Importance of Self-Compassion and Kindness: Treat yourself with kindness, compassion, and understanding, just as you would do to a close friend.
> *2.* The Value of Positive Self-Talk and Affirmations: Use positive affirmations to rewire your mind and cultivate a more positive and loving relationship with yourself.
> *3.* The Need to Let Go of Self-Criticism and Negative Self-Talk: Release the need to criticize and judge yourself, and instead focus on nurturing and supporting your growth.
> *4.* The Importance of Self-Care and Prioritizing Your Own Needs: Prioritize your own needs and make time for self-care, recognizing that this is essential for your well-being and happiness.
> *5.* The Value of Embracing Your Imperfections and Accepting Yourself as You Are: Embrace your imperfections and accept yourself as you are, recognizing that nobody is perfect and that it's okay to make mistakes.
> *6.* The Value of Cultivating Gratitude and Appreciation for Your Life: Cultivate gratitude and appreciation for your life, recognizing that this can help you stay positive and focused on the good things.
> *7.* The Need to Forgive Yourself and Let Go of Guilt and Shame: Forgive yourself and let go of guilt and shame, recognizing that these emotions can hold you back and prevent you from moving forward.
> *8.* The Importance of Embracing Your Uniqueness and Celebrating Your Individuality: Embrace your uniqueness and celebrate your individuality, recognizing that this is what makes you special and valuable.
> *Empowering And Blessing Generations*