It’s easy to borrow and belt out Whitney Houston’s classic hit’s message that tells listeners, “Learning to love your self is the greatest love of all.” But do we really know specifically how to give ourselves the love that we truly deserve?
Self-love is a major theme for 2018 and it’s no surprise. People are usually very busy living their lives and taking care of their loved ones that they tend to neglect themselves. We forget that our greatest love story should be with ourselves—take care of yourself and you’ll be rewarded; if you look good, you’ll feel great.
In a video and online campaign called #LookGoodFeelGreat, uploaded on Watsons Philippines’s YouTube channel, the company asks the tough question: What do you love about yourself?
Featuring real people, the more than 1-minute video reminds us to give ourselves a little more love. At first, the interviewees are asked about what they love about their outfit, the vehicle they’re driving, and their profession. They are able to answer the questions easily but when they’re asked about what they love about themselves, the interviewees pause contemplating on what answers to give.
Self-love is a state of appreciation for yourself that is manifested through different ways. Self-love means taking care of yourself and not losing touch with who you are despite the stresses of everyday life. It is more than just looking good on the outside – it is also about taking care of your overall health and well-being because when you look good, you feel great.
So what steps can you take to love yourself more and, in the process, feel great? Here are some suggestions:
1. Be aware. It all starts with knowing who you are and what you can do.
2. Don’t be too hard on yourself. You’re not perfect; nobody is. If you are overweight, you can do something about it. If you look tired, there’s a reason for that. It’s not because you were born that way.
3. Be goal-oriented. Proper sleep, exercise and good nutrition are only some of the steps you should take to achieve your goals. List down your goals and think carefully how you can achieve them.
4. Don’t procrastinate. So one of your New Year’s resolutions is to achieve glowing skin. Don’t wait until the year is over to have a realistic skin care routine based on proper cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection.
5. Realize that you’re not alone. So many people struggle with lack of time or will to take proper care of yourself. Watsons encourages people to love themselves more to look good and feel great.
To learn more about the video, visit the Watsons Philippines Facebook page, Youtube Channel and watsonsph on Instagram.