Antoinette Jadaone, the filmmaker behind hit romantic cry fests such as That Thing Called Tadhana, Love You to the Stars and Back, and Never Not Love You is back with a new short film that tugs at the heartstrings in a different way. “Dahilan” is not your average story of “love” but a depiction of how loving ourselves can also be our way of loving others. Click this link to see a two-minute video that will tug at your heartstrings like you didn’t know it could.

The 2-minute film paints a perfect picture of how a healthy mind and body gives us power to care for the people around us without any hesitations – how it makes us stronger to continue working every day and be able to cope with day to day struggles, and become more thoughtful, considerate, and even creative in the ways we express our love to the people who matter.

Self-care as a language of love

Self-care comes in many forms, but one of the simplest ways is to take care of one’s body and mind through proper diet and exercise. Having a regular exercise routine helps maintain a good figure and makes the body stronger. But it doesn’t always have to be a strict and rigorous plan that requires the use of fancy gym equipment and other expensive tools.

As seen in the latest Century Tuna short film “Dahilan,” directed by Antoinette Jadaone, one can get a good workout by simply using common household items. You can even incorporate exercises with your daily household chores, like giving your arm muscles a stretch while lifting heavy objects or your leg muscles while walking up the stairs.

Minding what you eat also helps greatly in keeping the body fit. It also helps boost brain function and improve your mood and overall mental health. To keep the mind strong and healthy, one can include relaxing activities in their daily routine like meditation or breathing exercises, or brain stimulating activities like reading books or solving puzzles.

When both the body and mind are strong and healthy, you’ll have more energy and enthusiasm to do more things, not just for yourself but for others, too. As the saying goes, “You cannot pour from an empty cup.” Thus, being strong inside and out will also allow you to be strong for your loved ones, especially in difficult times.

Check out “Dahilan” by clicking this link here. You can also visit Century Tuna Superbods official Facebook Page for more details.