10% Happier with Dan Harris Karamo: How to Actually Do Self-Love (January, 2021)
Dec 22, 2021
Karamo, a culture expert from Queer Eye and author, dives into the essence of self-love, rooted in his own transformative journey. He shares how embracing his name aided his self-acceptance and discusses the hurdles he faced growing up in an abusive household. The conversation highlights men's struggles with self-love, the delicate balance between self-affirmation and egotism, and the importance of vulnerability. Karamo also emphasizes nurturing self-esteem amidst public criticism, pushing for a shift towards self-acceptance over typical New Year's resolutions.
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Name and Self-Love
- Karamo didn't use his real name in school to avoid mockery from teachers and students mispronouncing it.
- This experience contributed to his journey of self-love and acceptance.
Practicing Self-Love
- Practice saying positive things about yourself in the mirror every morning.
- Start small, even with something like liking your eyebrow, and build from there.
Compassion vs. Ego
- Self-love should be about compassion, not ego inflation.
- Karamo reminds himself to "keep the compassion up and [the] ego down."
