Simple Ways to Practice Self-Love
Valentine's Day is here and you know what that means – hearts, teddy bears, and flowers everywhere. However, amid these romantic symbols, the demands of modern life can weigh us down. Whether it's the expectation to have Valentine's Day plans or pursue a relationship, it's common for people to experience stress or low moods during this month.
The great news is that, even though it may be more difficult for some people compared to others, anyone can learn how to practice self-love.
The self-positivity bias
Did you know the scientific term for self-love is actually self-positivity bias? Self-positivity bias is defined as “the way people rate themselves as having more positive personality traits and displaying more positive behaviors than the average population.”
Here are some of the evidence-based benefits of self-love or self-positivity bias:
- Better mental health
- More self-acceptance
- Higher self-esteem
- Increased self-awareness
- Less anxiety
- Better sleep
- Happier mood
Even though this concept may be more difficult for some people compared to others, anyone can learn how to practice self-love. Rather than share a whole essay on self-love tips or practices, these are a few of our favorite (and most practical) ways we cultivate self-love:
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