Self Care Series – Chapter 1: Understanding the importance of Self-Care
Why is Self-Care Important to Us?
In a world that often glorifies busyness and self-sacrifice, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that prioritizing yourself is selfish. Many people feel guilty when they take time away from work, family, or other obligations to focus on their own well-being, myself included. But let me ask you this: Is self-care a luxury, or is it a necessity? I often tell my wife, when she puts the kids’ needs constantly before her own, that she cannot pour from an empty cup. Our family needs her to feel strong, happy, and energized.