7/5 - When Self-Love Turns Into Self-Centeredness: Finding the Balance Between Caring For Yourself & Caring About Others
When Self-Love Turns Into Self-Centeredness: Finding the Balance Between Caring for Yourself & Caring About Others Over the past decade, self-love has become one of the most discussed topics in mental health and personal development. We're encouraged to practice self-care, prioritize our well-being, establish boundaries, and embrace who we are. We are encouraged to follow our hearts and do what makes us feel good. In many ways, this shift has been positive. For generations, many people were taught to ignore their own needs, hold in their emotions, and sacrifice their well-being in unhealthy ways. Learning to care for ourselves can improve our mental health, strengthen our relationships, and help us live more fulfilling lives. But like many good things, self-love can become problematic when taken to an extreme. What begins as a healthy self-love, can easily become self-centeredness. At what point does healthy self-love become self-centeredness? The distinction can ...
