{"id":4069,"date":"2020-07-21T15:55:52","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator4138.temp.domains\/~seocloud\/website_bd55b9c6\/?p=4069"},"modified":"2023-12-06T02:01:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T02:01:33","slug":"self-love-as-a-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-as-a-man\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Practice Self-Love As A Man"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.309523809524%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.309523809524%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.309523809524%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.309523809524%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.309523809524%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Deodorant and skincare products.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Hugs and showing affection.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Talking about mental health and practicing self-love (as a man).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When he was growing up, all of these hippy concepts were strangers to my Dad, but for me and my now adult son, they are an integral part of our day to day lives &hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&hellip; with the possible exception of self-love.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Why is it so many men still find it so hard to express and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/self-love-and-acceptance\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1025\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">practice self-love<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Is it because they somehow see it as an unmanly concept?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Are they worried about the thin line between arrogance and self-love?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Or is expressing interest in self-love a sign of weakness and a threat to their own masculinity?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whatever the answers to those questions, there are many good reasons why men should learn to practice self-love.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How about improved mental and physical health, a sense of peace and inner calm, a less stressful existence, and being a better person to be around?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">And that&rsquo;s just for starters!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The benefits of self-love for a man are manifold.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>But for many men, it&rsquo;s a step into the unknown or a step in a new direction.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As with every new journey, there are lessons to be learned along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Becoming comfortable with your own masculinity. Learning to be kind to yourself. Enhancing relationships with those around you. And letting go of old beliefs that no longer serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That may make it sound like the journey is hard work, but once you take the first step, you&rsquo;ll find that everything starts to fall into place.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What&rsquo;s more, it&rsquo;s a path that has already been trodden by many men before you, meaning you can benefit from their learnings and experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The journey begins here!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Practicing Self Love As A Man: <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">The Two Meanings Of &ldquo;He Really Loves Himself&rdquo;<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of a man representing self love\" class=\"wp-image-4072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love.jpg 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love-595xh.jpg 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20840%20473'%3E%3Crect%20width='840'%20height='473'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A picture of a man representing self love\" class=\"wp-image-4072 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love-595xh.jpg.webp 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-self-love-585x329.jpg.webp 585w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We&rsquo;ve all seen him in the papers or on the television.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The successful young footballer or reality television star: arrogant, brash, cocky, self-centered, vain, and full of himself.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Dressed up in flash clothes, with a fancy haircut, and spouting words about himself and how good he is.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How utterly ghastly, abhorrent, and repulsive.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>We look at him and think to ourselves &ldquo;<em>he really loves himself, doesn&rsquo;t he?<\/em>&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">But stop for a moment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The likelihood is that he has had to work hard and hone his talents to get to where he is.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Why shouldn&rsquo;t he enjoy the fruits of his labor?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>In some respects, our reaction says more about us than it does about him.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Are we guilty of being jealous of his success?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Perhaps he was brought up in poverty, and some of the excesses are a direct result of that.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The point here is threefold.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>First<\/em>, we shouldn&rsquo;t judge.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Second<\/em>, how that young man chooses to carry himself is none of our business.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">And <em>third<\/em>, perhaps he is manifesting something that we feel is missing in our own lives.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some people believe that there is a thin line between self-love and arrogance. But the truth is that it&rsquo;s actually a very wide line. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The sooner you realize that, the better.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>It&rsquo;s actually very easy to differentiate between self-love and arrogance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Arrogance is ultimately a counter-productive, unhealthy, and unhappy emotion. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">By its very nature, it focusses on the self and ego and excludes other people.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> As if that wasn&rsquo;t enough, it also has a <\/span>low vibration<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> that is extremely unattractive to most people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Self-love, on the other hand, is the hallmark of someone who has found inner peace and inner contentment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It&rsquo;s an inclusive emotion that resonates with other people. Its high vibration radiates a positivity that is irresistible to other people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So think twice when you use the phrase &ldquo;<em>He really loves himself<\/em>.&rdquo; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It applies equally to a quietly confident man, living a contented, balanced, and rewarding life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Venus and Mars Are Different Planets<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As the great James Brown used to sing, we live in a man&rsquo;s, man&rsquo;s, man&rsquo;s world.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For better or (usually!) worse, politics, business, religion, sport, and television are all still dominated by men.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With good reason, the response from those seeking more balance has often been &ndash; and needed to be! &ndash; extreme.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">But in the rush towards equality, has something important been lost?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For many people, masculinity has become a dirty word, equated with aggression, violence, chauvinism, and domination. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Yet there are many masculine qualities that are hugely positive: nurture and protection of the family, strength, courage, leadership, and hard, physical work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For men to practice and express self-love, first they have to accept and come to terms with their masculinity.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They need to understand that masculinity is a natural and positive force.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It only becomes negative if you let it. So focus on the positives, and trust your inner feelings as to what is right.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ignore other people if you have to!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Keep The Balance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance.jpg 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance-595xh.jpg 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4073 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance-595xh.jpg.webp 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance-585x329.jpg.webp 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/keeping-self-love-balance.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The next step towards self-love for men is to get in touch with their feminine side.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That can be difficult because qualities that are valued in women can somehow take on different connotations when applied to men: a woman is tender, empathetic, and selfless. But a man is effete, soft, and weak.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In a bid to correct the disparities caused by many centuries of masculine\/feminine imbalance, there has sometimes been a tendency to allow the pendulum to swing too far back the other way.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Goddess forgets she needs a God.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>The Yin forgets she needs the Yang.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>The Moon forgets she needs the Sun.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The feminine needs the masculine, in exactly the same way that the masculine needs the feminine.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For a man to practice self-love, he needs equilibrium in all things: family\/partner time, spiritual\/secular matters, work\/life balance, and acceptance of both the masculine\/feminine aspects of his character.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Mind Your Language!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You also need to mind your language!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We&rsquo;re not talking about profanities and swearing here, but about the vibration, intent, and impact of words. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you don&rsquo;t believe how powerful words are, remember that warm feeling you felt when you received glowing praise from a normally reticent parent, boss, or colleague.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Watch the self-depreciation, too.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It&rsquo;s OK to have a laugh at yourself every so often, but everything in moderation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you continually make yourself the butt of the joke, you may come to believe that&rsquo;s what you are: a joke.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So make sure any self-depreciation always includes a bit of self-love!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Cheap, throwaway phrases like &ldquo;<em>Men are all trash<\/em>&rdquo; do great harm, too. Some men undoubtedly are, but most are not.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">And likewise, some women are, but most are not.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A phrase like that sends out a low and miserable vibration that does no good to anyone, regardless of their sex!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In order to practice self-love, men need to have positive, healthy respect for all aspects of themselves.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If they are forever doubting themselves because some people believe they are &ldquo;<em>all trash<\/em>&rdquo; then they will never truly experience the benefits of self-love.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Self Love Tip: Address The Stress<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love-.jpg\" alt=\"a man practising self love\" class=\"wp-image-4074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love-.jpg 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love--595xh.jpg 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love--585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love-.jpg.webp\" alt=\"a man practising self love\" class=\"wp-image-4074 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love-.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love--300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love--768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love--595xh.jpg.webp 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love--585x329.jpg.webp 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/practicing-self-love-.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Traditionally, society has expected men to be the breadwinners of the family. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This can lead to them taking on too many responsibilities, and putting themselves under huge pressure to succeed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They then feel bad and stressed out when they fail to reach the high targets they have set themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Such a scenario is hardly conducive to self-love.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A far better approach is to focus on what you have achieved, and not on any perceived failings.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It&rsquo;s good to go for gold, and to set yourself high standards, but you can&rsquo;t win them all.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&ldquo;<em>If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster. And treat those two impostors just the same<\/em>&rdquo; said Kipling&rsquo;s poem. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Those wise words still ring true over a century after they were written. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So as well as believing in yourself, go easy on yourself. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When you do so, you&rsquo;ll find the world suddenly seems a better place. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Stress is a heavy burden to carry, and you may not be aware of how tense and wound up you are.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I liken stress to a noisy air conditioning system in a meeting room: you only notice how intense it was when it&rsquo;s switched off!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Out With The Old, In With The New<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When my wife and I moved from the UK to Ireland in 2003, we decided that she would go out to work and I would stay at home and look after our four young children.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I used to get some strange looks in the yard when picking up the kids after school.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some of the Mums thought I was weird, and wouldn&rsquo;t talk to me.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As I made new friends in the local soccer club and in the town, people would ask me &ldquo;<em>What do you do for a living?<\/em>&rdquo;<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When I answered &ldquo;<em>Househusband<\/em>&rdquo; the next question would invariably be &ldquo;<em>No, what, do you really do?<\/em>&rdquo;<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It was clear that many people back then weren&rsquo;t ready for a brave new world of male and female equality!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To some extent, society today is still conditioned by such traditional values and beliefs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We expect men and women to conform to a standard set of rules, and find it difficult to handle situations that don&rsquo;t fit the norm.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">But it can be done.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some of those Mums in the schoolyard who thought I was weird are now good friends!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So always be open to new situations and scenarios.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Pushing back boundaries can be hard work at times, but it can also be great fun and very rewarding.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">And that applies exactly to learning <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">how to practice self-love as a man.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Don&rsquo;t Let Other People&rsquo;s Issues Become Your Issues<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love-.jpg 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love--595xh.jpg 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love--585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love-.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4075 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love-.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love--300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love--768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love--595xh.jpg.webp 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love--585x329.jpg.webp 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/man-practicing-self-love-.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Perhaps you can hear someone you love and respect, like your parents or siblings, saying that they have no time for woolly, weak, and sissy concepts like self-love.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If they want to think that way, that&rsquo;s OK.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>But that&rsquo;s no reason for you to hold the same beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some of your circle will reject any ideas on self-love.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That&rsquo;s their problem, not yours.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you know that they will react negatively, just be discrete and don&rsquo;t tell them what you are doing &hellip; although fairly soon, you may find they start asking you questions about why you seem so much happier and more relaxed!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Rise above any criticism, but if you do have to respond, remember that an ounce of humor is worth a pound of reason!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I won&rsquo;t deny it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At times it wasn&rsquo;t easy when people looked back at me with varying emotions of pity, horror, or incredulity when I told them I was a househusband.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Their negative reactions did get to me on occasion, but one day I came to a startling revelation: I realized it was their problem, not mine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I was happy in my role, and so were my wife and our children, so why should I care about what someone else thought?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once I&rsquo;d made that connection, I would stare back at their expressions of pity, horror, or incredulity with my own expressions of the same!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> And you know something? It felt amazingly empowering and liberating!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So don&rsquo;t let other people&rsquo;s perceptions or issues get inside you.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Follow your own path.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Practicing Self-love As A Man&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you truly want to enjoy the benefits of self-love, it&rsquo;s really important that you set aside some &ldquo;<em>me time.<\/em>&rdquo;<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Don&rsquo;t feel bad about doing so.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>The people around you will benefit from the new you just as much as you will!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Meditation is one of the best tools you can use to practice self-love. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It will give you time to think and give you space between your thoughts.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With a new-found sense of calm, you&rsquo;ll be able to see what is truly important in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Talking and communication are two other essential elements of practicing self-love: not just with others, but also with yourself.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can learn much from other people about their experiences, and also be reassured that you are on the right track.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">And finally remember moving from the old, self-loathing model to the new, self-loving model represents a huge shift in your life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It takes time, so take your time: the ultimate rewards make the whole transformation worthwhile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>The Greatest Enemy of Self-love<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego-.jpg\" alt=\"a man and self love\" class=\"wp-image-4076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego-.jpg 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego--595xh.jpg 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego--585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego-.jpg.webp\" alt=\"a man and self love\" class=\"wp-image-4076 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego-.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego--300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego--768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego--595xh.jpg.webp 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego--585x329.jpg.webp 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/male-ego-.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Especially for men, there&rsquo;s one great enemy of self-love: namely yourself, or more specifically, your ego!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Your subconscious mind, where your ego mostly lives, finds it very difficult to accept new ideas &hellip; and to admit that it might have been wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The simple expedient of being aware of your ego and subconscious mind is a big first step in the right direction.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The ability to think &ndash; really think &ndash; about our beliefs is a wonderful skill to possess.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once you are aware of your thoughts, you can start to change them for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A little ego is no bad thing, indeed it&rsquo;s a vital element on the journey to self-love.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> But don&rsquo;t let it take over: just maintain a sense of balance, proportion, and perspective in everything that you say, think, and do!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>The Greatest Love Of All<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sometimes a song captures a moment or emotion so perfectly that no other words are necessary.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you want to start loving yourself more, there is no better way than by listening to the song &ldquo;<em>The Greatest Love<\/em>&rdquo; by George Benson and subsequently Witney Houston.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p2 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As the lyrics so memorably put it: &ldquo;<em>Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.<\/em>&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Thank you, I hope you enjoyed this article on self love as a man. 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