Take Good Care of Yourself

Cub-reporter Kang Hyun-gi

kangcandace@naver.com

Since we were very young, we have read in books and heard from people around us that we should love ourselves from time to time. It is very important to have love and self-esteem for ourselves during our lifetime. In fact, many people think that self-love is considered too obvious, or selfish, so there is no point to talk about this. When we look around, many people consider self-love as a luxury, not a necessity. However, self-love is much more than that. Self-love is not a selfish thing; it is just putting yourself first in your life and not being too tough on yourself. Self-love is the key to mental health and well-being. 

Psychologist Maslow said that self-love and self-esteem are essential and top conditions for self-realization and that it is a purposeful value for self-realization. The research team also reported that people with self-loving personalities are not easily swayed by external shocks and are less stressed, and therefore suffer less from depression. Like this, self-love is one of the most precious conditions in our lives. In addition, as we grow up, we often lose our self-esteem, after being evaluated and compared to others. Self-esteem is an essential factor in making many things happen or possible in life, which can be restored with self-love. Additionally, to put it mildly, love is the only thing that makes us feel like a human rather than a robot in this busy modern society. Everyone needs love. Most of us love and take care of other people such as family, spouses, and friends without a second thought. 

We all love, but the question is, do we spread love for ourselves? How can you trust yourself and be confident if you do not love yourself in your life and only care for others? You are the most important person in your life. Self-love is the most important form of love. It is not about “do not care about others”. It is simply “you are the first person to put in your life”. Self-love is not an easy journey, and I am still struggling as well. You are the most special being in your life, you deserve love from yourself and others. Fall in love with yourself before you fall in love with others.