Self-care is not Selfish

As a mother, wife or caretaker, the question of how can you please yourself may feel selfish. How can I think of myself when there are things to be done and people who need me?

The truth is, you are better for yourself and those you love when you are satisfied. 

You cannot give from an empty cup. When you are depleted, the ones you are caring for feel the strain. You are irritable, distracted, short and unhappy.

Does this sound familiar?

Self-care is taking time to fill your own needs. Begin with making sure you are maintaining healthy habits like taking a shower, moving your body and getting enough rest. 

Then take time to do something you enjoy simply for doing it. For me, that is taking time to read a book for pleasure. You could draw, run, or paint your nails. Do whatever nourishes your soul.

 I understand there are never enough hours in the day. There never will be. The transformation comes from the understanding that the quality of your time will increase if you make yourself a priority. 

Taking time for self-care makes you a better mother, wife and caretaker. Pleasing yourself makes you a more enjoyable person to be around. Most importantly, self-care transforms you from within.

Self-care is not selfish, it’s necessary.