YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Self-love and self-esteem are key to satisfaction in life which yields wholeness, bliss and happiness regardless of the many challenges of life.
Individuals with positive self-esteem and self-love have higher chances of being happy in life. They tend to be self-motivated and self-driven. As such, they perform better academically or professionally and in other areas of life. They even make better partners.
Self-esteem is the value you place on yourself while self-love is the appreciation for yourself that grows from actions that support your physical, spiritual and psychological growth. If you think you are worthless, it will show in everything you do and this will affect how people perceive and react to you. Read Your thoughts are not private to learn more.
Positive self-esteem gives you power over your life and your surroundings. Its easier to stand for what you want because you will clearly define your core values and principles.
It has also been proven that it is easier to love and live with a person with positive and healthy self-esteem. Individuals with low self-esteem tend to make toxic partners. Read about the signs of low self-esteem in a man here.
People with positive self-esteem tend to cope with adverse outcomes of life better because of their positive approach towards life. They also have lower chances of developing mental health illnesses such as anxiety disorder, personality disorders, depression, etc.
Most people struggle with peer pressure and the value of belonging. However, individuals with positive self-esteem are not afraid to be themselves. And because of this, they don’t place their value on how many friends, followers are social likes they get. They know their worth and don’t need a crowd to make them feel worthy. This eliminates the aspect of neediness and people-pleasing tendencies.
This article will address the 5 common types of bullying. Bullying is the tendency to deliberately cause harm, discomfort or humiliate others repeatedly. Most often, the bully picks on people that are smaller, weaker or vulnerable in some way. This vice potentially harms the self-esteem of the victim and may cause mental health disorders such …
This time around, our special feature in the tell your story to save a life campaign, Gertrude (not her real name) will be giving us an overview of her kleptomania story. What is kleptomania? This is an impulsive disorder in which a person is in the habit of stealing things that they do not need …
May is around the corner and it is mental health awareness month! It’s only a month away and I’m so excited! Because this is your chance and mine to break the barriers! To fight against the discrimination and stigma that surrounds mental health. You can do this by speaking up and telling your story. In …
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The more you feel bad about yourself, the more you will fall out of love with who and what you are. This hurts your self-esteem, self-love and overall mental health. Consequently, it may also hurt your relationship with other people and your quality of life. This article will give you 16 tips on how to …
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I have a saying which goes; you cannot be comfortable in the world if you are not comfortable in your own skin. It is also said; true happiness begins when you know who you really are. Most individuals that know who they really are, tend to enjoy healthy self-esteem and self-worth. But how can you …
Self-love is one of my favourite topics, and so comes the need to highlight the reasons why you should love yourself. As I always state, this does not pertain to self-centeredness or egocentrism. It relates to how you feel about yourself, encompassing your self-esteem, self-worth, and self-appreciation. While for others, all these things come naturally, …
In this article, I will share with you 7 ways of losing weight after pregnancy and maintaining it thereafter because I know how important your self-esteem and self-confidence are. Babies are magical and downright adorable! Even though the whole nine months of carrying your precious little one may be painful and hard, nothing beats the …
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A general sense of wholeness enables one to grasp happiness even when the world seems to be spinning in the wrong direction. So what do the 14 signs of low self-esteem have to do with your sense of wholeness or wellness? Everything. Why should you be aware of the signs of low self-esteem? You may …
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To experience wholeness and generalised happiness, you need to learn self-love. And these 16 practical ways of learning self-love are just what you need if you are having challenges in this area. I’m not talking about loving yourself in a self-centred kind of way, having a big ego, or seeking instant gratification in life without …
Some days ago, I found myself in a social media sharing thread and several people were asking for clues on how to control overthinking. I felt their anguish and pain. Your self-esteem and a general sense of wholeness and wellness are thrown off balance if you feel like you have no control over your own …