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Michelle planned for her holiday family gathering like she did every year. She cleaned her home, purchased holiday lights, and created a delicious menu. But in the middle of the celebration, Michelle had to excuse herself. She went into the bathroom and started sobbing. Her heart was raw from the loss of a loved one, and she was having trouble feeling happy. What was usually a celebration was colored by the overwhelming pain she felt.
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Consistency is the secret to the benefits of self-care. Consistent self-care allows you to be the best version of yourself. Self-care is simple. It’s all about tuning in to your needs – mentally, emotionally, and physically – and doing things consistently to take care of yourself. It’s about setting boundaries on your time and energy and putting YOU first. It is okay to say no to requests that drain you. When was the last time
Why Self-Care Is Critical To Your Well-Being
Self-care is important because you put your health and well-being first, before the needs of others. The result is that you show up in the world happier and healthier, and a happier and healthier you is able to help others from a place of fullness rather than obligation. There really is no limit to what self-care is because it’s all about what you like doing for yourself and your personality that makes you a better person,