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Self love — Priyanka Chopra Jonas drops major life mantra

Inspiring us all, the actress reminds us to cherish our younger selves and embrace our unique journeys

In a heartwarming post, Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently championed something often underrated but crucial — self-love. The actress, who has been balancing Bollywood and Hollywood with equal aplomb for the past few years, took to Instagram with two throwback photos of herself: one from her pre-teen years, sporting a snazzy haircut known back in the day as the “boy cut” and another of a 17-year-old Priyanka, shortly after winning the Miss India title in 2000.

Twenty-five years later, she penned a note to her younger self, celebrating her journey. “...Looking back at my younger self often makes me kinder to myself today. Think about your younger self and how much she has done for you.

Love yourself, you’ve gone through a lot to be where you are today. 🥰

What did your younger self do for you?...” wrote Priyanka.

Priyanka’s post serves as a reminder not to be a harsh judge of yourself, but to be kind instead. Reflecting on your younger self provides a sneak peek into your journey, and that journey is worth celebrating. So, raise a toast to yourself today for being who you are. 

— Pooja Mitra