SELF LOVE ( POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH)

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SELF LOVE

Let's choose ourselves first in a world where we cross oceans for people who would not even jump a puddle for us. So, prioritise yourself before we become available to the world out there. It means:

  • Talking to and about yourself with love
  • Giving yourself a break from self doubts and self-judgement
  • Trusting yourself
  • Being true to yourself
  • Being nice to yourself
  • Setting healthy boundaries for yourself 
  • Forgiving yourself 

Self Care basics:

  • Listen to your body
  • Take breaks from work and move / stretch.
  • Put the phone down and connect to yourself or others, or do something creative.
  • Eating healthy, but sometimes indulge in your favourite foods.

Self-love means ACCEPTING YOURSELF AS YOU ARE in this very moment for everything that you are. It means accepting your emotions for what they are and putting your PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING first.

How to cultivate self-love?

  1. Become mindful. Know what you think, feel and want. Be mindful of who you are  rather than on what others want you to be.
  2. Act on what you need rather than what you want. Stay focused on what you need and turn away from automatic behavior patterns that get you into trouble, keep you stuck in the past and lessen self-love.
  3. Practice good self-care. Take care of your basic needs daily through healthy activities, like proper nutrition, exercise, sleep, intimacy and healthy social interactions.
  4. Set boundaries. Set limits or say no to work, love or activities that deplete or harm you physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
  5. Protect yourself. Bring the right people into your life. Get rid of frenemies! 
  6. Forgive yourself. Don't be so hard on yourselves. Accept your imperfections, practice being less hard on yourself when you make a mistake. 
  7. Live with purpose and design. your intention should be to live a meaningful and healthy life. That's it. Don't complicate life. 


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