5 Signs of Self Love, Not Being Selfish
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2024-01-16

So, a lot of you resonated with our self coddling video, and it seems like the topic about self love struck a chord. We noticed many of you are a bit confused about the line between being selfish and practicing self-love. Your comments were pouring in, and guess what? We're back to explore it some more! 

Let's have a heart-to-heart conversation in the comments below :) 

Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Editor: Morgan Swift
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (http://www.youtube.com/amandasilvera )
Animator: Ayacchi
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong

0:51 Positivity vs Superiority
1:43 Self-coinfidence vs Narcissism
2:43 Self-compassion vs Self-criticism 
3:21 Resilience vs Self-sabotage 
4:07 Setting vs Overstepping boundaries

References:
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Gomez, C. (2019). "Selfishness vs. Self-Love." Heredia Therapy. Retrieved from herediatherapy.com/selfishness-vs-self-love/#:~:text=Selfishness%20is%20the%20act%20of,of%20others%20in%20the%20process.
Jacobsen, S. (2022). "Never Ask for Help? 9 Real Reasons You Always Go It Alone." Harley Therapy Mental Health Blog. Retrieved from www.harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/ask-for-help.htm
Martin, L. (2019). "What is Self-Love and Why Is It So Important?" PsychCentral. Retrieved from psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2019/05/what-is-self-love-and-why-is-it-so-important
Newsonen, S. (2020). "Self-Love: Selfish, Narcissistic and Arrogant?" Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-path-passionate-happiness/202002/self-love-selfish-narcissistic-and-arrogant
Wiley, C., & Daino, J. E. (2021). "Is There a Difference Between Narcissism and Confidence?" TalkSpace. Retrieved from www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/narcissism-vs-confidence-definition-what-is/