Welcome to the penultimate blog post in this self care mini series. Today we are going to look at guilt-free self-care.
In yesterday’s post, we touched on the fact that many people feel guilty for spending time and resources on self-care. They think self-care is self indulgent and expensive.
There are a lot of complex reasons for this within our society. Despite what anyone else may say, you deserve to focus 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 practising self-care and encourage you to do so in every area of your life.
Guilt free self-care here we come!
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 important to realise that self-care isn’t all about bubble baths and luxury moisturisers (although we like those too!) it’s about taking care of your mental health and wellbeing above all.
It’s Necessary
Guilt-free self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.
You have to ensure you have taken care of yourself 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.
Guilt-Free Self-Care 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 any guilt you are feeling by engaging in self-care. With practice, you can come to see the benefits of guilt-free self-care and just how vital it is to your overall health.
Haven’t had a chance to check out the other blog posts in this series? Don’t worry, here are the links. Day1, day2, day3, day4.
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Take Care!
Becky
I couldn’t agree with you more. Having a Self Care Day routine is a must in my opinion. I hope more people start engaging in habits that foster well-being in their life.