top of page
This site was designed with the
.com
website builder. Create your website today.Start Now

Implementing Self-Love

By: Emma Sevoian

              Unfortunately, as a society, we are suffering from a self-hate epidemic that causes us to place an emphasis on the transient nature of life and connect it with meaninglessness. How can we love ourselves when it is so much easier to hate?

Ways to Love Yourself

​

  • Take Care of Your Physical Health

    • The mind and body are not separate entities that make up a human being, but interwoven aspects that depend on each other to create an outcome. Regular physical activity, having a healthy diet, and having a normal sleep schedule will all result in having a more positive view of yourself as an individual and having a calmer state of mind.

      1. Physical Activity: Exercise improves mood and alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety by increasing certain chemicals, such as serotonin, in the brain (4).

      2. Diet: The nutrients that we put into our bodies dictate what our gastrointestinal tract and neurons can use to create the feel-good chemicals that influence our mood (2). Try cutting out sugar and processed-foods from your diet and see how you feel!

      3. Sleep: Irregular sleeping patterns and sleep deprivation affect the levels of chemicals and hormones in the brain which results in impaired psychological and cognitive functioning (3). Many mental illnesses can arise from problems with sleep. It is important to practice good sleeping habits, such as avoiding caffeine before sleeping, to ensure that you get proper rest.

care-family-flower-1030870.jpg

  • Be Kind to Yourself

    • Many people set goals that serve as stepping stones towards a larger dream. It is important to set realistic expectations for yourself based on your environment, time constraints, and assets.

    • Failure is inevitable. Do not get discouraged and look inward to try and find something to blame when you are faced with failure. Look at failure from a different perspective and consider it a learning experiencing.

    • Be proud of yourself when you accomplish a task or achieve a goal no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. Positive reinforcement, even if it is from yourself,  will allow to you to view yourself in a better light.

​

  • Understand that There is Truth in Every Statement​

    • Allow others to praise you for all that you have done! Their words are said for a reason; therefore, they must contain at least an ounce of truth.

References

  1. “Physical Health and Mental Health.” Mental Health Foundation, www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/p/physical-health-and-mental-health.

  2. Selhub, Eva. “Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food.” Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard University, 5 Apr. 2018, www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-psychiatry-your-brain-on-food-201511168626.

  3. “Sleep and Mental Health.” Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard University, 18 Mar. 2019, www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/sleep-and-mental-health.

  4. Weir, Kirsten. “The Exercise Effect.” Monitor on Psychology, vol. 12, no. 11, Dec. 2011, www.apa.org/monitor/2011/12/exercise.

bottom of page