BOTM #6: I Heart Me by Dr David Hamilton (March 2018)
Book Title: I Heart Me
Author: Dr David Hamilton
Who Is This Book For?
Perfect for beginners looking to improve self-esteem, self-kindness, and overall self-acceptance.
Key Takeaway:
True self-love is a journey of compassion and acceptance.
GET THE BOOK
“The way you treat yourself is how others will treat you.”
Main Idea:
I Heart Me is a self-love guide designed to help readers develop kindness and compassion for themselves. Dr. David Hamilton explains the science behind self-love and offers practical tools for building self-esteem, breaking self-criticism, and embracing your true worth.
Key Themes:
Building Self-Love: Hamilton emphasizes that self-love isn’t just emotional; it affects our physical and mental well-being.
Breaking Negative Patterns: The book helps readers recognize and shift patterns of self-criticism and low self-worth.
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: Through self-compassion practices, we can transform our relationship with ourselves.
5 Journaling Prompts:
What do you like about yourself? List at least five qualities.
When do you tend to be hard on yourself? How could you show self-compassion instead?
Describe a time you felt truly proud of yourself. What did you achieve?
What negative beliefs do you hold about yourself? How can you begin to release them?
How can you show yourself kindness today? List three small actions.