You’ve probably heard the buzzwords “self-care” and “self-love” on social media or in your community, and like most people, you’re probably not sure about the difference between the two. I’ve been there! I used to think that the two concepts were the same thing. I thought that if I just kept telling myself that I … Read more
Have you ever found it difficult to distinguish self-love from self-respect? I’m sure you’ve heard these terms, but may not exactly know the difference between the two. I thought that self-love meant always feeling great about myself, and self-respect meant needing to constantly sacrifice my needs for others. Boy was I wrong, and it drained … Read more
Have you ever been called a narcissist for prioritizing yourself? If so, you know the painful reality of struggling to manage your needs and boundaries in a way that’s considerate of others. It’s been challenging for me to know where to draw the line between self-love and narcissism. But by taking the time to understand … Read more
Ever since I hit my 40s, my social media feeds seem to be filled with mantras about self-love. While all of the positivity is great, I couldn’t help but find myself questioning whether it’s true enough. Through all my years of trying to juggle work, relationships, and parenting, I finally realized the true importance of … Read more
When I started my self-improvement journey, I struggled to discern between self-love and self-worth. And without having a clear understanding of the two concepts, it was tricky to know where to start. Is self-love the same thing as self-love? Are the two concepts interchangeable? I dived deep into trying to understand the two concepts with … Read more
Have you ever been torn between taking care of yourself and worrying about how those efforts may affect others? If so, you’ve probably wondered if self-love is selfish. It’s a perfectly natural thought, and it’s hard to always negotiate our own needs with the needs of those around us. Self-love vs selfish behavior is easy … Read more
Self-love is a topic that more men are becoming aware of, especially as they begin to realize that some of the lessons they’ve learned thus far are no longer serving them. However, those interested in cultivating greater self-love may not know the true impact of this simple change in self-image, self-care, and self-acceptance. What is … Read more
Have you ever struggled to embrace who you are? Have you ever felt unsatisfied with what you see in the mirror? We live in a world that teaches us to be highly critical of ourselves in every regard. Oftentimes, much of what we see in us or around us simply is not good enough and … Read more
Are you trying to learn how to love yourself and be confident with who you are? Well, from personal experience, I can say that this is easier said than done. When you’re caught in a low self-esteem spiral, it can be hard to just “flip a switch” and suddenly become a person brimming with self-esteem … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly trying to meet society’s expectations of what a woman should look like, act like, or be like? I know I have. As a woman, I’ve often felt the pressure to conform to specific beauty standards, prioritize others’ needs over my own, and be everything to everyone. But here’s … Read more
