An internationally popular book about learning to love yourself with all your imperfections. The words “first be kind to yourself, then to others” are like a lightning strike. Many of us react to the pressures of life by withdrawing into ourselves and ignoring the problems that lead to to anxiety or depression. Others begin to work harder in the office, at school, or at home, hoping that it will make them and the people they love happier. But what if being yourself is enough? Just as we are advised on airplanes to put on our own oxygen mask first before helping others. We must be at peace with ourselves before we try to help people around us.