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Reasons why self-care is hard for us
From feeling guilty to prioritising others before ourselves, here are a few reasons why self-care is difficult for us.
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Self-care and self-love are important routines that we need to take up to ensure that we feel important, valued and loved by ourselves. However, for some of us, self-care is extremely hard because of the way we think and the way we have been brought up. "Self-care is an essential part of living a healthy and happy lifestyle. It can also help productivity levels, boost self-esteem, and support overall mental health.," wrote Therapist Carolyn Rubenstein. She further stated a few reasons why self-care is hard for us.(Unsplash)
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We have been oriented since childhood to think that doing self-care is a selfish act, and hence, we refrain from taking care of ourselves. (Unsplash)
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When we have anxiety, we are not able to rest because of the guilt it comes with. Same happens for self-care as well. (Unsplash)
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We think of self-care as a luxury action for ourselves – not something that is a basic need in the routine. (Unsplash)
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When we are involved in a toxic productivity mindset, we refrain from spending time on self-care. (Unsplash)
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We have low self-esteem and hence we end up prioritising others before taking care of ourselves. (Unsplash)
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