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You Are Important So Practice Self-Care Every Day
Do Not Put It Off
Life is busy. We all try to do too much, don’t get enough sleep, and high stress levels are common. It’s Easter weekend, and many of us have extra time off work. We should all take the extra time to practice self-care and slow down. Formula 1 cars run at high speed all the time, and look at how often they break!
I saw a great quote on Nerd Fitness: “If I don’t have time for a 10-minute walk, I probably need a 20-minute walk.” You might feel that life is non-stop and there’s no room for self-care. You might even feel that if you practice self-care, you’re being selfish. You’re taking time away from your family, partner, workplace and friends who all need you.
This thinking is wrong! If the people in your life truly care about you, they want you to look after yourself. Even your workplace wants to get the best out of you, and if you burn out, you may need to take time off sick or be less effective. Self-care doesn’t need to take large chunks of time. You can practice self-care in 5-minute blocks if you need to. You just need to find out what replenishes your physical, mental, and emotional reserves most effectively and build it into your day.
