What is the concept of self-love and why is it so important? Is it just a new-age fad for the younger generation or is it a necessity for humans of all ages to make life a bit easier?
For many of us, self-love might sound like a luxury for people with too much time on their hands. However, the ability to have compassion for our physical and mental health is a requirement to ensure the optimum level of well-being.
The term self-love can be defined as a state of appreciation for ourselves with a high regard for maintaining well-being and happiness. While this form of care can mean different things for different people, it typically involves caring for your own wants and needs and a disdain for settling and sacrificing your happiness to please others.
Self-love means accepting your emotions for what they are and putting your physical, emotional and mental well-being first. This attribute is the stepping stone for motivation into making healthier choices, as you are more likely to choose foods and activities which sustain your well-being and serve you well.
While practicing self-love is up to individual preference, it is best to start off with the basics such as:
- Listening to your body.
- Speaking positive affirmations over yourself.
- Taking breaks from work to move or stretch.
- Put the phone down and connect to yourself or others, or do something creative.
- Eating healthily, but sometimes indulging in your favourite foods.
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