Self-care is Overrated

There’s a huge self-care trend.

There are many misconceptions about what self-care means. I am embarrassed to admit that I Googled ‘self-care’ to see how else I could possibly optimize what I am already doing and was bombarded with plenty of nonsense that claim things like bubble baths, meditation, and a glass of wine should solve all your problems.

In reality, these things only impact your wellness temporarily. All the stress relief techniques in the world will not help if you aren’t truly taking care of yourself - inside and out.

Eating a well-balanced meal, staying hydrated, getting a full night’s sleep, and exercising should come standard in self-care practices.

Self-care should be more focused on acknowledging your weaknesses. Realizing that nobody is perfect, forgiving yourself for the imperfections, trying your best, and being grateful for what you have.

Some of the best self-care advice is simply utilizing the word ‘no’, maintaining a gratitude journal, and getting organized.