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Attitude Quote by Dalai Lama

“Values are related to our emotions, just as we practice physical hygiene to preserve our physical health, we need to observe emotional hygiene to preserve a healthy mind and attitudes.” quote by Dalai Lama
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“Values are related to our emotions, just as we practice physical hygiene to preserve our physical health, we need to observe emotional hygiene to preserve a healthy mind and attitudes.”

Dalai Lama

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Talk on Emotional Hygiene, Dalai Lama, 2015

Emotional health requires regular care like physical health, using practices that maintain mental well‑being.

In simple terms: Take care of emotions like you do your body.

Key Takeaway

Practice daily emotional self‑care.

Themes

well‑being self‑care mindfulness

Mood

calm reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • stress management
  • relationship health
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology spirituality habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What daily habit supports your mental health?
  • How can you notice emotional decline early?
A Different Perspective

Emotional hygiene can be hard to quantify.

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