Often times we put people before ourselves. This happens for
many reasons, such as getting positive emotions from helping others, not
valuing ourselves as much as we value others, or feeling like the other person
needs assistance more than we do. We can feel like we are being selfish if we
are doing something for ourselves, as we are not used to doing this on a
regular basis. This could not be further from the truth! To be helpful to
others, we need to take care of ourselves. The people that are in your life
value you, and it is important to internalize that you can value yourself too.
Self care is extremely important for wellness. Some examples of self care
include:
-Spending time doing something that you enjoy.
-Taking 15 minutes for yourself each day to relax, do
breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, or other calming activity.
-Exercise or other activity to care for your physical self.
Incorporating self care into your routine will leave you
feeling more balanced so that you will not burn out and can be the best version
of yourself for you AND those you love!
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