[header] How to teach someone to love themselves [title] Stress that they shouldn't feel guilty about loving themselves. [step] Some people think that self-love is selfish, and that feeling good about yourself is arrogant. If the person you're helping is guilty about self-love, emphasize that there's nothing wrong with having a positive self-image. 
[substeps] Explain that healthy self-love involves recognizing their strengths, accepting their weaknesses, being proud of their achievements. Distinguish healthy self-love from boasting about accomplishments to make others feel bad, which is probably a sign of low self-esteem.