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Self-Care: More Than Bubble Baths, Chocolate Cake & Manicures
If you think self-care means taking a break to do something pampering or fun, think again. Sometimes self-care is doing the stuff that’s hard and not fun at all.
When you think of self-care, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s things like bubble baths, manicures, chocolate, and girls’ nights out with friends. A deeper dive brings to mind things like eating healthy, getting plenty of sleep and seeing your doctor regularly.
Jillian Michaels recommends dedicating 12 hours a week to self-care. I agree with that, but I also think it should be something that infuses all parts of your life, rather than something you do for just 12 hours a week.
Self-care shouldn’t be a mere handful of things you check off a list. Self-care should be something that you do every day, throughout all aspects of your life.
What is self-care?
There are a few different definitions for self-care, but this is my favorite: The practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
