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What is Self-Care?
Self-care is, simply, the act of taking care of yourself. It is doing exactly what you need to do to feel your best, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Self-care is very personal; not everyone will have the same idea about what it means. It can be anything from quitting your exhausting job to getting your hair done or ensuring you have time to read each evening before bed.
There are many benefits to a self-care routine, and taking care of yourself should not be overlooked. If you are not taking care of yourself, eventually it can lead to overwhelming stress and decreased productivity, and it can even cause deteriorating relationships with family and friends.
To really understand self-care, you need to understand yourself first. Ask yourself these questions to gain some clarity.
- What are the things I need to do to feel complete?
- What activities help me relieve stress?
- Is there anything I can eliminate from my daily schedule so that I can have time to take care of myself?
- Am I happy with my exercise routine and am I eating healthy foods?
The way you answer these questions determines your basic self-care needs. Once you have defined your needs and figured out what you can do, schedule them into your routine.
