Self-Love Notes…
ARTIFACT 01 > Psych2Go. How to Practice Self-Love. YouTube, 17 Feb 2021.
The following are notes I took while watching the video presented in Artifact 01 above…
SELF-LOVE is gaining an appreciation for yourself through the physical, emotional, and spiritual support you provide yourself with.
SELF-LOVE is not a fixed state: IT CAN GROW OVER TIME through actions that lead to maturity.
SELF-LOVE improves:
I’m Mental well being
Overall happiness
TIPS - for HOW TO PRACTICE SELF-LOVE
FORGIVE YOURSELF
DO: SEE Mistakes as an opportunity for growth
DO: Let go of perfection
DO: NO self-deprecating talk — Don’t be tough on yourself
BE MINDFUL
ASK: are your goals what you want?
DO: Be introspective
Self-reflection gives you a sense of clarity
HOW: journal, meditate
ACT ON WHAT YOU NEED
ASK: What gives you energy? What makes you happy? What do you need?
DO: Don’t let yourself get exhausted
DO: Identify what makes you feel better - know what makes you feel worse
SET BOUNDARIES
ASK: What behaviours are you willing to put up with?
ASK: What is acceptable, and what is not?
ASK: Start with Maslov’s Hierarchy of Needs - what do you need? (see below)
REMEMBER: Healthy boundaries help filter out things that drain your energy, harm you emotionally, physically, or mentally.
PROTECT YOURSELF
ASK: Who do you surround yourself with?
DO: Bring people into your life who support you and your emotional, physical, and spiritual health.
LIVE INTENTIONALLY
ASK: What inspires you
DO: Make choices that move you towards your goals
SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF
DO: Don’t scold yourself. Acknowledge what good things you have done.
DO: Show yourself kindness and compassion.
PRACTICE SELF-CARE
DO: Don’t ignore your basic needs
REMEMBER: Even checking in with yourself for a few minutes helps
REMEMBER: Practicing self-care can go a long way for your mental health and happiness
Maslov’s Hierarchy of Needs
