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You don't need to be productive enough to earn self-care.

If you have minimal opportunities to engage in self-care then consider creating a self-care menu.

Notice when you guilt yourself for not engaging in self-care.

Self-care is an important part of life. You engage in basic self-care each day when you eat, bathe, and sleep. It's imperative that you find time for these activities while also engaging in additional healthy activities that help you manage stress and feel recharged.

Prioritize Time for Self-Care

You are worthy of self-care. Self-care is not a selfish activity. There is a reason you are instructed to put your oxygen mask on first during a flight. Because if you are running out of air, you can't help others. You can also think about it as refilling your cup.

Imagine that the energy you have for each day is the water inside of a cup. If you spend you day pouring your water into the cups of others (for example, caring for family, managing the house, and working at your job) you might find that your cup is empty when you go to get a sip of water. You then are running on empty and have nothing left to give to yourself or those around you.

If you are still trying to convince yourself........

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