HEALTH IS WEALTH MAGAZINE
Practice mindful self-care: Self-care is not just about face masks or relaxing baths (though they help). Deep self- care includes: Personal growth: Every decision aligned with your values brings you closer to your best self. Resting when you're tired—without guilt. Eating in a way that nourishes your body, not just for appearance. Surrounding yourself with emotionally supportive people. Be kind to yourself during the process: You don’t need to “fix” yourself to deserve love. Personal growth doesn’t mean rejecting who you are now, but expanding your potential from a place of acceptance. Radical self-love is not a destination; it’s a journey. A daily commitment to yourself. It won’t always be easy—there will be days when you feel disconnected, and that’s okay. What matters is remembering that you are worthy of love, here and now, just as you are. Because the longest, deepest, and most meaningful relationship you’ll ever have is with yourself. And you deserve for it to be based on respect, acceptance, and unconditional love. relationship, every job. One day, after a painful breakup, I realized I was searching outside for the love I wasn’t giving myself. I started writing letters to myself, celebrating my achievements —even the small ones. Today, my life isn’t perfect, but I no longer need it to be in order to feel at peace.” Replace Self-Criticism with Self-Compassion: Self-criticism: “I’m a mess; I always ruin everything.” Self-compassion: “Today was hard. I’m doing the best I can with what I have.” Practical Exercise: Imagine you’re a small child having a bad day. How would you comfort them? Now, direct those same words toward yourself. Marcela, 28 years old: “I spent years feeling inadequate in every
Constant comparison: Social media amplifies this tendency, making us feel like there’s always someone “better” than us. Signs of a Lack of Self-Love: Toxic or dependent relationships where you accept less than you deserve. Constant self-sabotage: procrastination, fear of success or failure. Difficulty setting healthy boundaries. Needing external validation to feel valuable. Negative self-talk: recurring self-criticism. How to Start Cultivating Radical Self-Love? Self-awareness without judgment: Observe how you talk to yourself. Would you be this harsh if you were talking to a friend? Exercise: For a week, write down your automatic negative thoughts. Then, rewrite each one with a more compassionate version. 2. Set boundaries, even with yourself: Self-love is not just saying "no" to others but also to your own destructive habits. Example: Limiting social media time if it affects your self-esteem.
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