Practicing Self-Love for Mental Wellness and Extending it to Others Through Community Care
Danner, D., Snowdon D., and Friesen W., (2002). "Positive Emotions in Early Life and Longevity: Findings from the Nun Study" . University of Kentucky
Danner, D., Snowdon D., and Friesen W., (2002). "Positive Emotions in Early Life and Longevity: Findings from the Nun Study" . University of Kentucky
Danner, D., Snowdon D., and Friesen W., (2002). "Positive Emotions in Early Life and Longevity: Findings from the Nun Study" . University of Kentucky
Danner, D., Snowdon D., and Friesen W., (2002). "Positive Emotions in Early Life and Longevity: Findings from the Nun Study" . University of Kentucky
How do we achieve happiness and cultivate positive emotions?
SELF-LOVE.
70,000
98%
80%
5 Love Languages
Words of Affirmation
things you love about yourself
things you are grateful for
accomplishments
positive self-talk
Healthy Body Image
Acts of Service
Receiving gifts
Quality Time
Physical Touch
COMMUNITY CARE
You can only give love to others when your cup is not only full of love, but OVERFLOWING with it.
You can only give love to others when your cup is not only full of love, but OVERFLOWING with it.
committing to being there for others and intentionally showing compassion
How can you do it outside your circle?
Online communities
Volunteer.
love languages
care and compassion
practice
on yourself
extend
to others
Mindfulness.
the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
blend of meditation, body awareness, and yoga: learning through practice and study how your body handles (and can resolve) stress neurologically
palousemindfulness.com
