Self-care is selfless. Here’s why:
Looking after yourself helps you be a better friend, family member, colleague, and member of your community
You can’t support others when you’re exhausted and depleted yourself
Modelling self-care inspires the people around you to practise self-care, too
You’re equally worthy of rest, joy, and fun as everyone else
If you want to help others and do great work, self-care is a responsibility, not a luxury. Making time for self-care will set you up to be the most supportive, caring, vibrant version of yourself.
Below are some quick-fire tips to help you ditch the guilt around self-care and start making more time for you.
Think of self-care as fuel
You can’t run on an empty tank. It’s cliché, but true. Self-care is like food and water for your wellbeing. You need to look after yourself to stay in your Groov.
Schedule self-care
Put self-care into your calendar. When self-care is in your schedule, it’s more likely to become a habit, and that will help to ease feelings of guilt or indecision. The goal is for self-care to become a normal, daily part of your life.
Look to people you admire
Most people you admire probably have amazing self-care strategies in place. Leaders, athletes, artists, and activists all understand the importance of taking care of themselves before they can inspire others.
Share your self-care strategies with others
You might feel guilty about self-care when it takes you away from people you care about. Share your strategies with your loved ones so they understand why you need to take time out for you.
Keep going
Feel the guilt and do it anyway! The benefits of regular self-care will quickly outweigh any discomfort. It’s amazing how much easier we can show up for others when we’re taking care of ourselves, first.
Remember, you deserve to feel good
You’re worthy of feeling good and functioning well. You deserve to be in your Groov just as much as the people around you.