my first memory of what self love is was in elementary school. the teacher had 2 buckets - one had a lot of small, colorful, fuzzy balls, and the other was empty. she said to imagine the balls as our happiness or smth. then she said some shit like “u need to keep track of how many balls u have, bc if you give ur friend too many of your own balls, you won’t have enough for yourself.” i think this is one of the actually helpful things i learned in school, and it was an excellent way of communicating something so complex to kids.
imma be honest I watched your air an honest review video a couple years back and thought “damn this guy kinda cool” and just now realized that you’re the sleep deprived guy
I think the first step is knowledge. Recognize what unique passions/interests you have and what makes you tick. If you can't identify those things, start cultivating them.
holy shit no one ever mentions cultivating in a way that I've understood life saver. I've been so lost trying to look for nothing or forcing myself to like something
If I'd have to give "Loving Yourself" an Honest Review: I'd give it a 9/10. It's absolutely incredible in the right dosage. Too low is bad, and too much is bad, as loving yourself a bit too much makes people not love you as much. But if you love yourself just right, best feeling in the world.
Yeah, I think "self-love" is better called "self-acceptance" since I don't think I'd ever share the same feeling I have towards loved one with myself. Accepting your flaws, hobbies, interests, talents. And while that doesn't mean you can't work on your person, assuming they're things that can be "fixed", it does mean accepting that even if you fail and just be the person that you are, it's perfectly fine and your life is worth living. It's hard to get to that point, but I'd say inevitable if you truly want to become happy with your life.
I personally really struggled with my face and the way I looked. So I sat down one time and really looked at myself in the mirror and thought ‘what do I actually like about myself’ i realised how I loved my eyes. Then everyday after that I started thinking: ‘well my nose isn’t that bad’, ‘my eyebrows are pretty’ and that went on. I slowly started getting used to how I looked and realised that your face and features are a one time thing, it’s unique and different from other people’s features. You are one of a kind. You are beautiful.
When I was seeing a therapist, they had me do a meditation practice about visualizing someone who's compassionate towards you in order to find compassion towards yourself. They asked me to imagine the first thing in my mind, and what I had imagined was a stereotypical californian skateboarder who was extremely goofy, positive, and told me "if you get down, keep getting back up, and do those pop shove its". I have forgotten this until this video, but I want to make that skateboarder proud.
I tell myself no matter how existential or sad I am, i won't let my body fall unhealthy for the potential future where I am happy, working out and eating right as long as I can
Big time Mika I got the autism, and autism adhd and depression are like the holy trinity of “holy shit what the fuck is existence and why does it feel so hard”. I think I have a better understanding of my struggles though. Extending empathy out for others is comparatively easy to doing it to oneself. I feel like this is cause we kinda forget how to teach that over the years in current era. Victor Frankl is a great source for this, but finding meaning, and becoming that meaning is a great way to find self love. Loving others (as in community and stuff) can give you that great feeling of being apart of something bigger. I’m recovering and my soul feels like it’s healing, and I hope everyone can find the same for themselves. The world is your oyster :)
As a fellow human with depression i.e. brain will torture you now thingy, having ADHD and autism on top of that sounds like even more of a shit storm. Proud of you for each and every moment you overcome, genuinely. Thank you for your comment, I find it encouraging :)
fucking hell, i really needed this right now, i've been struggling a ton with worrying about guilt of ruining a friendship with an old crush by trying to tell her my feelings in the worst, most indirect yet direct way possible, whether to try and talk with her to reconcile or just continue leaving her be, feeling that even if she actually had forgiven me by now, i wouldn't deserve it for not having apologized to her and owning my shit, and from there i learned i have a hero complex, always prioritizing others' feelings over myself, and i've become unsure of who i am, why i do things for others rather than myself, if what i do for others genuinely helps them in any meaningful way, or if it actually does harm like with my old crush, wondering how i can stop worrying about others so i can start focusing on myself, if selflessness is actually selfish, if it's selfish to be myself, but then again, i don't know myself anymore, what i'd be like without a hero complex, abandonment issues, an inferiority complex, perfectionism, just a higher self-esteem... but this video has been a really good starting point for me to figure out the healing process from, and how to better myself, and live for myself, beyond trying to improve myself through basic needs like diet, sleep, and getting fit, since none of those directly combat the real issues beneath
Welp, I just realized that I have no one in my life that I truly care for or would take a bullet for as I couldn't think of anyone for that example. The existential dread has now kicked in 😍
Something I've come to accept is, that everyone is always doing the best that they can. Even if you're not doing the best that you think you should be doing, it's the best that you could do in the situation you were given.
this actually did something for me, i feel a bit more inclined to go and do the things i always think in the back of my mind that i should do for myself
I was no joke about to give up today, and this was specifically just what I needed to hear to get my mind into a better path, at least a start. For real, thank you
The analogy of “imagine someone you love” made it very clear that I have perhaps the opposite problem. I definitely love myself, but possibly don’t love anybody else (at least in the manner described). I have full faith and trust in myself, my values, and my choices. Others I feel almost incapable of trusting in a similar manner. I still have compassion and sympathy (though I struggle with empathy), so it’s not like I’ll harm others to get my way. However, I just can’t feel confident that anybody besides myself has my best interests at heart. Could be some sort of emotional repression, or maybe just healthy self-prioritization, not sure. I thought you’d like to know videos like these are thought-provoking even to those who are perhaps not the target audience!
This is so helpful Mika ❤ And you're right that it is so hard. It took so long for me to go from "I hate myself" to "I'm actually not that bad and I can't treat myself like shit."
my mother always told me that "the longest relationship you have on this earth is with yourself"; i don't know how to put it into words but that phrase always motivates me to do what i need to do. love yourself ❤
As someone who struggles with this, my biggest advice is to just try to smile when you wake up, or do a hard task, and think or write down one or two or more things you would tell someone else when they would be struggling. Like you're easing your own worries, also writing down what you love about yourself too. Another tip, smile when doing something tough or hard, because for me it actually makes things more fun! Think of a stupid joke to make yourself laugh and ease your anxiety (I struggle with anxiety very badly). Helps with the making harder things easier because you associate something positve with it.
This is exactly the kind of video I need. Giving yourself the same as someone else or even the bare minimum, I don’t do enough because I don’t think I’m a god at everything or anything lol.
thank you mika. i’ve been struggling a lot more recently and your videos really have seriously helped. youre awesome sauce :-), keep making cool stuff!!
just wanted to say how much i appreciate this video, ive been going through a rough patch lately but hearing this really helped me start to feel better :) thank you mika !! :D
Hey friend. I dont know what youre going through but i bet youre a really strong person. I bet youre gonna beat your problem up. I bet youre gonna come out stronger and more interesting. Tough times are when ive learned the biggest lessons
that body swap hypothetical is really clever. As someone who struggles with a really harsh self esteem I thank you for providing me with this perspective. It's things like this that make up the steps in the staircase of becoming your best self
@@LilyTheMentallyInsane "...you're only being caring because you're in the body of someone you care about" In a way, wouldn't loving yourself have you constantly living life through the body of someone you care about?
I have wanted to pursue RUclips, multiple forms of art, and so many more things that I haven’t allowed myself to, just because I feared judgement, but I wouldn’t judge my friends for doing those things, and they wouldn’t judge me. This video really changed my outlook, on more than just art and passions. I will begin my journey tomorrow, to loving myself, and being okay with being myself and what I want to truly do with my life. Thank you for this video dude.
Thank you Mika. I appreciate these videos a lot. I have recently started watching you after I started watching sleep deprived earlier in the year. I also enjoy your music a lot!
i got called a narcissist cause i learned how to love myself, and the person who said that didnt know how to love himself. this guy expected my entire friend group to spend all of our time with him because he didnt know how to love himself, so he needed love from others. we tried our best but it wasnt enough. its hard to lose a friend. thank you mika, i like this video
ill be completely honest here; i recommend Mika's videos to my friends for the pure reason that it'a relateable. hes always spitting facts. Loving yourself comes from knowing who you are and accepting it. treating yourself and taking care of yourself can go a long way for mental health, but it can also make you a better person to be around.
I think something i learned in my own process is that it’s an active process. You can be friends with someone and share some great memories that last forever,but if you don’t regularly connect with that person, you’re love for them starts to fade and they just become another stranger.
I’m not sure how I always only end up watching this channel around midnight, but every video that shows up is always somehow the one I need to see most
honestly dude, thank you for your videos. every one of your videos feels like you're me, but from 6 months in the future. struggling with the exact same things i'm struggling with, but with that tiny bit more clarity. idk how to describe it. anyway thanks.
I personally visualize my 10 year old self whenever I need to remember to be kind to myself. It helps remind me that no matter what age I'm at or where I'm at, there's always this emotional 10 year old me that needs help and patcience and love.
the longer i listen to this video, the better it gets,, long story short, because i don't love myself i cant love this girl in the way i want to,, ive been trying to get better so i can live in a way that i can be proud of. this video is perfect for me. thank you mika:)))
as someone who has been bashing themselves up for a while hearing this is helpful af, I think I should start trying to have my own back and trust myself more often, thanks for sharing. also glad to hear the runescape ost lol, so calming
that makes me rethink a lot of how I thought I was loving myself. None of it was bad or wrong this just helps me better understand something so complicating to me. So happy to get a piece of Mikas wisdom
i didn't know how much i needed this video but i'm so glad i watched it. you have given me a new way to approach self love that i have never thought of but will now think about as i navigate through the ups and downs of life. "thank you mika" we all say in unison.
Mika, you have the uncanny ability to put into precise words my thoughts and feelings about life, and the experiences of myself and others in it. Learning to love myself is an important lesson I didn’t learn until my preteen and early teen years, and this video helps me to reflect on this. I remember thinking these exact thoughts, and I’ll definitely be sharing this video and your other videos with friends and family struggling to love themselves. You’re an underrated RUclipsr and artist and I believe a ton of people could benefit from watching your content. Much love from Aldo/Ren! 🙌💚
I keep seeing stuff like this pop up in my feed and treat it with a very cautious skepticism but I'm really very glad I took a risk and clicked on this, this was beautifully expressed and I needed to hear it. thanks :)
This made me want to start painting again, I thought what I was making wasn't good enough but this reminded me that I just need to do what I love. Thank you Mika
I do a similar exercise, sometimes. I just sorta take a step "outside" myself. Like, I try to separate my consciousness from my identity. It kinda helps me treat myself as a friend. It definitely takes practice. I like your exercise. I'll definitely try to use it. Also, good to see you uploading again. Feels like it's been a long time!
Mika your videos have helped me more then i can put into words, its helped me get through the loss of my father and its helping me get through a really bad breakup right now, thank you and please keep posting
I think this made me realize that my lack of self love affected what I thought others thought of me, I couldn't imagine that anyone cared about me that much
This was really helpful, thank you. I’ve been watching your vids a long time and the other day I was thinking wow, I really just want to love myself. And this popped up. Idk it was nice to have someone comforting say these things.
im ngl as someone who struggles with mental health i cried a bit at this little video and your body swap analogy; ive been working on my self love and self image for a bit and something about that really snapped everything into place, thanks :)
mika this is the thing i needed i know you from sdp but i’ve been struggling with self love because i just really really hate myself but this video helped a little bit also another thing mika continue making this content because you’re such a calm and lovable person and you will help some people with this and it might just help me
I call my process “whittling”kind of like whittling an always growing piece of wood. It’s a constant, slow process with an always changing material. And sometimes taking too big of a chunk out isn’t actually good, and sometimes, it’s perfectly fine just how it is.
"Thank you Mika" we all say in unison
Thank you Mika
thank you mika
and then everyone clapped
Thank you Mika
And then obama showed up
Step 1: Stream Alex Unknown
but stream lil panda and lilac boy too lowkey
@@gavins_epic_youtube_channel I stream all of them ^_^
pin-worthy
@@duckified. Why thank you
Step 2: Stream alex unknown
my first memory of what self love is was in elementary school. the teacher had 2 buckets - one had a lot of small, colorful, fuzzy balls, and the other was empty. she said to imagine the balls as our happiness or smth. then she said some shit like “u need to keep track of how many balls u have, bc if you give ur friend too many of your own balls, you won’t have enough for yourself.” i think this is one of the actually helpful things i learned in school, and it was an excellent way of communicating something so complex to kids.
that's such a great example
Hehe balls :)
I have no balls, figuratively and literally
@@LilyTheMentallyInsaneStill a bro though. Stay Sane.
happiness is stored in the balls
i smile at new mikasacus upload
I only smile at new AveragePixel upload. I have resorted to alcohol
AveragePixel you are a brilliant RUclipsr
This is the weirdest place to come accross your channel
ayo Pixel! :D why am i somehow not surprised to see you here?
imma be honest I watched your air an honest review video a couple years back and thought “damn this guy kinda cool” and just now realized that you’re the sleep deprived guy
hahahaha
same here
@@mikasacusits true tho hahaha 😂
Wait what
we're lovemaxxing with this one (I am sorry)
@@neolordie progress is progress
@@neolordie i joined to share in his genius
I think the first step is knowledge. Recognize what unique passions/interests you have and what makes you tick. If you can't identify those things, start cultivating them.
great advice
holy shit no one ever mentions cultivating in a way that I've understood
life saver. I've been so lost trying to look for nothing or forcing myself to like something
Mika stopping to get gas is so him lol, never stop being awesome :)
What's the game name btw?
@@Tiresias141 drift86
@@emerson7589 thxx:)
If I'd have to give "Loving Yourself" an Honest Review: I'd give it a 9/10. It's absolutely incredible in the right dosage. Too low is bad, and too much is bad, as loving yourself a bit too much makes people not love you as much. But if you love yourself just right, best feeling in the world.
Yeah, I think "self-love" is better called "self-acceptance" since I don't think I'd ever share the same feeling I have towards loved one with myself. Accepting your flaws, hobbies, interests, talents. And while that doesn't mean you can't work on your person, assuming they're things that can be "fixed", it does mean accepting that even if you fail and just be the person that you are, it's perfectly fine and your life is worth living. It's hard to get to that point, but I'd say inevitable if you truly want to become happy with your life.
I personally really struggled with my face and the way I looked. So I sat down one time and really looked at myself in the mirror and thought ‘what do I actually like about myself’ i realised how I loved my eyes. Then everyday after that I started thinking: ‘well my nose isn’t that bad’, ‘my eyebrows are pretty’ and that went on. I slowly started getting used to how I looked and realised that your face and features are a one time thing, it’s unique and different from other people’s features. You are one of a kind. You are beautiful.
Thank you. That was very sweet. Your soul is pretty
@@axelvdpahlen7376this is the nicest thing I’ve ever been told 😿
When I was seeing a therapist, they had me do a meditation practice about visualizing someone who's compassionate towards you in order to find compassion towards yourself. They asked me to imagine the first thing in my mind, and what I had imagined was a stereotypical californian skateboarder who was extremely goofy, positive, and told me "if you get down, keep getting back up, and do those pop shove its".
I have forgotten this until this video, but I want to make that skateboarder proud.
These videos hold a special place in my heart. I listened to them a lot in a really rough time. Thanks Mika
I tell myself no matter how existential or sad I am, i won't let my body fall unhealthy for the potential future where I am happy, working out and eating right as long as I can
Big time Mika I got the autism, and autism adhd and depression are like the holy trinity of “holy shit what the fuck is existence and why does it feel so hard”. I think I have a better understanding of my struggles though.
Extending empathy out for others is comparatively easy to doing it to oneself. I feel like this is cause we kinda forget how to teach that over the years in current era. Victor Frankl is a great source for this, but finding meaning, and becoming that meaning is a great way to find self love. Loving others (as in community and stuff) can give you that great feeling of being apart of something bigger.
I’m recovering and my soul feels like it’s healing, and I hope everyone can find the same for themselves. The world is your oyster :)
As a fellow human with depression i.e. brain will torture you now thingy, having ADHD and autism on top of that sounds like even more of a shit storm. Proud of you for each and every moment you overcome, genuinely. Thank you for your comment, I find it encouraging :)
4:39 the turning around and stopping at the gas station is so real
Its kind of an extension of the golden rule: treat yourself how you treat others.
Thank you my glorious king Mikasacus
babe wake up, new comfort video just dropped
i’m not crying, you’re crying. also the sassy claps made me feel so heard
Hell naw! 👏👏
(Same!! :')
I read it as "made me feel so hard" and I got soo confused I had to read it twice
thank you i love myself now
Your life us everything!
You serve a purpose!
You should love yourself now!!!
Always appreciate these "checkpoint" videos. Also appreciate you stopping at the gas station to refill during the lap.
thank you, never hurts to have some extra in the tank
fucking hell, i really needed this right now, i've been struggling a ton with worrying about guilt of ruining a friendship with an old crush by trying to tell her my feelings in the worst, most indirect yet direct way possible, whether to try and talk with her to reconcile or just continue leaving her be, feeling that even if she actually had forgiven me by now, i wouldn't deserve it for not having apologized to her and owning my shit, and from there i learned i have a hero complex, always prioritizing others' feelings over myself, and i've become unsure of who i am, why i do things for others rather than myself, if what i do for others genuinely helps them in any meaningful way, or if it actually does harm like with my old crush, wondering how i can stop worrying about others so i can start focusing on myself, if selflessness is actually selfish, if it's selfish to be myself, but then again, i don't know myself anymore, what i'd be like without a hero complex, abandonment issues, an inferiority complex, perfectionism, just a higher self-esteem...
but this video has been a really good starting point for me to figure out the healing process from, and how to better myself, and live for myself, beyond trying to improve myself through basic needs like diet, sleep, and getting fit, since none of those directly combat the real issues beneath
Welp, I just realized that I have no one in my life that I truly care for or would take a bullet for as I couldn't think of anyone for that example. The existential dread has now kicked in 😍
Same😭
I really need a longer version of these videos, I could listen to Mika for hours
Something I've come to accept is, that everyone is always doing the best that they can. Even if you're not doing the best that you think you should be doing, it's the best that you could do in the situation you were given.
this actually did something for me, i feel a bit more inclined to go and do the things i always think in the back of my mind that i should do for myself
I really liked the happier vibes of this life advice while doing sick drifts video
I was no joke about to give up today, and this was specifically just what I needed to hear to get my mind into a better path, at least a start. For real, thank you
good luck. do a bit for yourself every day. im rooting for you
hello goon guy when are you streaming alex
🫶
Yes my beloved "you are doing your best" series still goes hard ❤.
Ty for this Mika, I still watch your past vids regularly they help a ton!
The analogy of “imagine someone you love” made it very clear that I have perhaps the opposite problem. I definitely love myself, but possibly don’t love anybody else (at least in the manner described). I have full faith and trust in myself, my values, and my choices. Others I feel almost incapable of trusting in a similar manner.
I still have compassion and sympathy (though I struggle with empathy), so it’s not like I’ll harm others to get my way. However, I just can’t feel confident that anybody besides myself has my best interests at heart.
Could be some sort of emotional repression, or maybe just healthy self-prioritization, not sure. I thought you’d like to know videos like these are thought-provoking even to those who are perhaps not the target audience!
This is so helpful Mika ❤
And you're right that it is so hard. It took so long for me to go from "I hate myself" to "I'm actually not that bad and I can't treat myself like shit."
you have a very soothing voice!
i hope u know how much comfort these vids bring our lil anxious brains
Mika, you are genuinely such a sweet person, I hope you know there are so many people who care about you and appreciate these videos
Thank you so much mikasacus I'll stream Alex unknown forever
my mother always told me that "the longest relationship you have on this earth is with yourself"; i don't know how to put it into words but that phrase always motivates me to do what i need to do. love yourself ❤
As someone who struggles with this, my biggest advice is to just try to smile when you wake up, or do a hard task, and think or write down one or two or more things you would tell someone else when they would be struggling. Like you're easing your own worries, also writing down what you love about yourself too.
Another tip, smile when doing something tough or hard, because for me it actually makes things more fun! Think of a stupid joke to make yourself laugh and ease your anxiety (I struggle with anxiety very badly). Helps with the making harder things easier because you associate something positve with it.
I’ve never seen self love as this way, you really helped me looking how to love myself in a new way, thank you for this advice Mika.
This is exactly the kind of video I need. Giving yourself the same as someone else or even the bare minimum, I don’t do enough because I don’t think I’m a god at everything or anything lol.
thank you mika. i’ve been struggling a lot more recently and your videos really have seriously helped. youre awesome sauce :-), keep making cool stuff!!
thank you, i wish you well
just wanted to say how much i appreciate this video, ive been going through a rough patch lately but hearing this really helped me start to feel better :) thank you mika !! :D
i hope everything gets better
Hey friend. I dont know what youre going through but i bet youre a really strong person. I bet youre gonna beat your problem up. I bet youre gonna come out stronger and more interesting. Tough times are when ive learned the biggest lessons
that body swap hypothetical is really clever. As someone who struggles with a really harsh self esteem I thank you for providing me with this perspective. It's things like this that make up the steps in the staircase of becoming your best self
how is it clever though
you’re not caring for yourself, you’re only being caring because you’re in the body of someone you care about
as soon as it switches back its meaningless
@@LilyTheMentallyInsane "...you're only being caring because you're in the body of someone you care about"
In a way, wouldn't loving yourself have you constantly living life through the body of someone you care about?
I have wanted to pursue RUclips, multiple forms of art, and so many more things that I haven’t allowed myself to, just because I feared judgement, but I wouldn’t judge my friends for doing those things, and they wouldn’t judge me. This video really changed my outlook, on more than just art and passions. I will begin my journey tomorrow, to loving myself, and being okay with being myself and what I want to truly do with my life. Thank you for this video dude.
Hell yeah dude.
Thank you Mika. I appreciate these videos a lot. I have recently started watching you after I started watching sleep deprived earlier in the year. I also enjoy your music a lot!
i got called a narcissist cause i learned how to love myself, and the person who said that didnt know how to love himself. this guy expected my entire friend group to spend all of our time with him because he didnt know how to love himself, so he needed love from others. we tried our best but it wasnt enough. its hard to lose a friend.
thank you mika, i like this video
this made me cry, thank you so much mika you are the best
ill be completely honest here; i recommend Mika's videos to my friends for the pure reason that it'a relateable. hes always spitting facts.
Loving yourself comes from knowing who you are and accepting it. treating yourself and taking care of yourself can go a long way for mental health, but it can also make you a better person to be around.
I think something i learned in my own process is that it’s an active process. You can be friends with someone and share some great memories that last forever,but if you don’t regularly connect with that person, you’re love for them starts to fade and they just become another stranger.
This is a very difficult exercise I'm finding lol, I can't process talking to myself the way I'd talk to a friend
I’m not sure how I always only end up watching this channel around midnight, but every video that shows up is always somehow the one I need to see most
this video came out when while i was stuck in a hole of feeling unworthy and unlovable, thank you mika for posting at the perfect time
honestly dude, thank you for your videos. every one of your videos feels like you're me, but from 6 months in the future. struggling with the exact same things i'm struggling with, but with that tiny bit more clarity. idk how to describe it. anyway thanks.
I personally visualize my 10 year old self whenever I need to remember to be kind to myself. It helps remind me that no matter what age I'm at or where I'm at, there's always this emotional 10 year old me that needs help and patcience and love.
as someone really struggling right now, this video helped me gain a new perspective. thank you
Yessss new quality upload
self love is fucking awesome. i love loving myself and enjoying every moment in this world despite it all. hell yea
the longer i listen to this video, the better it gets,, long story short, because i don't love myself i cant love this girl in the way i want to,, ive been trying to get better so i can live in a way that i can be proud of. this video is perfect for me. thank you mika:)))
as someone who has been bashing themselves up for a while hearing this is helpful af, I think I should start trying to have my own back and trust myself more often, thanks for sharing.
also glad to hear the runescape ost lol, so calming
Thank you, Mika. Its very important for me right now
This is a concept I struggle with as well, great vid Mika!
Thank you Mika! I really appreciated the swapping bodies idea, I have trouble with negative self talk but its nice to think i might be worthy of more
that makes me rethink a lot of how I thought I was loving myself. None of it was bad or wrong this just helps me better understand something so complicating to me. So happy to get a piece of Mikas wisdom
thank you mika, i struggle with self esteem and self love and this helps a lot :3
This is beautiful, I really needed this. Thanks for sharing something so deep and personal.
It just cool words, no one knows what love is and what yourself is.
new mika video is all i need in life
MIKA DROPPED
Wow I definitely expected something and it turned out even better. I needed to hear that body swap analogy. Thanks a lot, Mika!
This is really what i needed. I recently have been spiraling down in my pit of self hatred
i didn't know how much i needed this video but i'm so glad i watched it. you have given me a new way to approach self love that i have never thought of but will now think about as i navigate through the ups and downs of life. "thank you mika" we all say in unison.
I’m just here for the silly car
I'm just here for the Lacunosa Town - Pokémon Black and White OST
What game is this
Drift 86 @@TheZombiesInfected
@@TheHalehhh thanks
Thanks for the words of wisdom, I needed it
Mika, you have the uncanny ability to put into precise words my thoughts and feelings about life, and the experiences of myself and others in it. Learning to love myself is an important lesson I didn’t learn until my preteen and early teen years, and this video helps me to reflect on this. I remember thinking these exact thoughts, and I’ll definitely be sharing this video and your other videos with friends and family struggling to love themselves. You’re an underrated RUclipsr and artist and I believe a ton of people could benefit from watching your content. Much love from Aldo/Ren! 🙌💚
I keep seeing stuff like this pop up in my feed and treat it with a very cautious skepticism but I'm really very glad I took a risk and clicked on this, this was beautifully expressed and I needed to hear it. thanks :)
you always manage to hit the nail on the head with what i need to hear. yay new mikasacus upload!!!!!
“Why would someone just do that for me” is something I will never understand despite being a people pleaser
thanks mika i think i am loving myself more rn u really help
Your drifting skills have gotten better!!!
Jshlatt may have millions, but you have something he could never buy. A rich spirit👍
mikasacus uploaded?! today's gonna be a good day
Don’t worry Mika, i still love you tho
smartest reference ever
@@StevertIsnt i fucking love that song man
@@crissswag me too
Mikasacus' clips always help me get through hard times. Thank you so much for making this.
I genuinely needed to hear this. Thank you
This made me want to start painting again, I thought what I was making wasn't good enough but this reminded me that I just need to do what I love. Thank you Mika
I do a similar exercise, sometimes. I just sorta take a step "outside" myself. Like, I try to separate my consciousness from my identity. It kinda helps me treat myself as a friend.
It definitely takes practice. I like your exercise. I'll definitely try to use it.
Also, good to see you uploading again. Feels like it's been a long time!
that's a good one, and thank you i remember you from like 2016 hahaha
Mika your videos have helped me more then i can put into words, its helped me get through the loss of my father and its helping me get through a really bad breakup right now, thank you and please keep posting
i'm so sorry to hear that. good luck to you and best wishes
Thank you for sharing your experience with this. I started feeling self love only after 8 months of weekly therapy. It was so worth it.
I think this made me realize that my lack of self love affected what I thought others thought of me, I couldn't imagine that anyone cared about me that much
1:19 Yeah pretty much. That’s why I love myself.
This was really helpful, thank you. I’ve been watching your vids a long time and the other day I was thinking wow, I really just want to love myself. And this popped up. Idk it was nice to have someone comforting say these things.
That is a really nice and understandable way to put it. Great video
Mika is so intelligent man, you can just tell from the way he talks.
im ngl as someone who struggles with mental health i cried a bit at this little video and your body swap analogy; ive been working on my self love and self image for a bit and something about that really snapped everything into place, thanks :)
Your videos got me through the hardest time of my life, when I hated my eyee the most.
thank you kind mikasacus for another banger 🫂
mika this is the thing i needed i know you from sdp but i’ve been struggling with self love because i just really really hate myself but this video helped a little bit also another thing mika continue making this content because you’re such a calm and lovable person and you will help some people with this and it might just help me
thanks love u mika
I call my process “whittling”kind of like whittling an always growing piece of wood. It’s a constant, slow process with an always changing material. And sometimes taking too big of a chunk out isn’t actually good, and sometimes, it’s perfectly fine just how it is.
What a treat to get one of these vids in the middle of the year! These are some of my favorites of yours Mika
that's awesome animal, i agree