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Don’t Feel Guilty For Practicing Self-Care

Yesterday we touched on the fact that many people feel guilty for spending resources and time on self-care. There are many complex reasons why society in general tends to perceive it that way.  

However, regardless of what others may think or say, you are worthy of focusing on your own needs.

In fact, it’s good for those you love when you take care of yourself. You truly can’t fill another’s cup if your own is empty.

So, I’d like to take this opportunity to emphasize why you shouldn’t feel guilty for practicing self-care and encourage you to do so in every area of your life. 

It’s Not Selfish

First and foremost, you must understand that taking time to care for yourself is not selfish in any way.

It may be hard to get past the mindset that the needs of others are more important than your own, but overcoming this mindset is essential to allowing yourself to adequately meet your own needs.

Care isn’t a zero-sum concept. When you care for yourself, it doesn’t have to mean you don’t care about others. 

It’s Necessary 

Self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.

Im sure you have been on an aeroplane and listened to the drill about attaching your own oxygen mask before attempting to help any one else. You have to ensure you can breathe before you can help those around you.

If you’re tired, rundown and overwhelmed all the time, you absolutely cannot give your best self to others. You also can’t offer yourself the very best. Remember that self-care isn’t selfish. 

It Sets a Good Example

If you’re a parent, investing in self-care is not only good for you, it sets a good example for your kids. Even if you don’t have children, taking the time to care for yourself might be inspiring or motivational for those around you.

In order for a stigma to end, it has to be normalized. When more of us let the world around us know why self-care matters, they may begin to change their minds about the concept, as well. 

It Demands Respect

It also sets a precedent for how you expect others to treat you. When you demonstrate that you value yourself and that you find worth investing time in yourself, they will respond in kind.

Learning to say no and set boundaries is good for your relationships. It teaches others how you expect to be treated and makes it clear that you see yourself as a priority. There’s no reason to feel guilty for that. 

It will take time to overcome a lifetime of message society has given you and you’ve internalized. With practice, you can come to see the benefits of self-care and that it doesn’t have to be something that causes guilt. 

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