We live in a world that moves very quickly. Enter, leave, run, arrive, serve and give. But at what point do we take a moment for ourselves? We urgently need to give ourselves time and with it… love ourselves.
Believe in yourself It is discovering the power that already lives within. From psychology, this act of personal faith opens the doors to self-confidence, nourishes our well-being and invites us to dream, grow and live fully.
Lack of self-love: how does it affect us?
When we allow ourselves to believe in our abilities, we strengthen our self-esteem and resilience. Psychology teaches us that this process not only transforms how we see ourselves, but also how we face challenges. To believe is to learn to walk with confidence, to recognize our achievements and, above all, to embrace our imperfections with love and compassion.
Recent studies show that practicing self-compassion generates changes in the brainsuch as increased activity in the prefrontal cortex, an area linked to emotional regulation and resilience (Neff, 2023). This reinforces that self-love not only makes us feel good, but also helps us respond better to daily challenges.
In addition to the effects on the prefrontal cortex, research has shown that self-love also decreases activity in the amygdalaa brain region responsible for the fear and stress response (Gilbert & Procter, 2022). This means that by loving and treating ourselves with compassion, we are not only promoting positive emotions, but also reducing the impact of chronic stress on our mental health.
Self-compassion, according to studies by Neff (2023), is also linked to a greater ability to form healthy relationshipssince it improves empathy towards others. By learning to treat each other with kindness, our relationships benefit because we are better able to be understanding of the faults of others, just as we do with ourselves.
From positive psychology, it has been proven that Loving yourself raises serotonin and dopamine levelsneurotransmitters that directly influence our emotional well-being (Fredrickson, 2019). This underscores the idea that self-love is not a luxury, but a necessity for emotional balance and overall health.
Finally, Self-love not only has repercussions on psychological well-beingbut also in personal progress. By practicing self-compassion and developing a healthy relationship with ourselves, we are more likely to dare to take risks, learn from failures, and continue moving confidently toward our goals.
Loving yourself is much more than an act of self love; It is a gift for our mind. Neuroscience shows that self-love reduces stress, improves mood, and strengthens our neural connections. By loving ourselves, we cultivate an inner space of calm and strength, which drives us to move forward with confidence, grow and build a fuller and more balanced life.
This A healthy relationship with ourselves gives way to healthy connections and relationships with others. Setting limits, communicating assertively and expressing your emotional state in an appropriate way helps make interpersonal relationships stronger and more lasting. Dedicate time to you and love you It is dedicating time to the lives of those around you as well, since if you feel good about yourself you can only offer well-being. I therefore invite you to stop a little from this very high speed in which we live and focus on the here, the now and on you.
