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3 Damaging Myths About Self-Care
Dr. Wendy C. • March 2, 2022
In our society self-care is largely misunderstood.
3 Damaging Myths About Self-Care
In our society self-care is largely misunderstood.
Many people have a narrow and inaccurate perception of self-care, and this explains why many of us (parents in particular) feel guilty about self-care. Attending to one’s own needs does not take a hierarchy in daily living. This thoroughly explains why many of us feel drained, defeated, and are depressed.
Consistently pouring into your self-care offers an abundance of benefits. And it is so beneficial to you and your household to nourish our needs.
It’s time to dispel the 3 most common Damaging Myths about self-care.
1. Myth: You have to earn the right to practice self-care.
Fact: Culturally our lives are structured to live to work. We concentrate on education in the first third of our lives, cultivating our careers and family in the second, and leisure and vacation in the third part of our lives. This perpetuates the notion that we must earn the right to practice self-care only after we’ve accomplished certain goals. Ironically it IS self-care that gives us the energy and vigor needed to succeed and accomplish our objectives.
2. Myth: Self-care is optional.
Fact: Stretching yourself too thin can lead to unhealthy habits. Whether it’s work, home, kids, or daily living; there will always be something triggering our stress daily. If you choose not to create space for self-nurture and rejuvenation, bad habits WILL make a permanent home in your life. When we make space for bad habits, we take away space to form good self-care habits. In addition, we start to nurture the bad habits to grow, in essence eventually suffocating bringing the practices of self-care into our lives. Bad habits like overeating and even symptoms of depression can surface. Remember with Self-care you’re investing in a person who is crucial to you and your loved ones…you!
3. Myth: Self-care requires resources that you don’t have.
Fact: So many people view self-care as a luxury. It is a necessity NOT a luxury. We are made to believe that you have to spend lots of time and money to get results. Let me set the record straight… Self-care DOES NOT have to cost thousands of dollars nor does it require a secluded month retreat to be effective. And while pampering is a great way to nurture ourselves, it doesn’t define self-care. Self-care is a multidimensional, multifaceted process of purposeful engagement
Don’t let these 3 common myths get in the way of you living from a place of your best self! Always remember the facts versus the myths when creating your plan. Adjust your mindset and remember that a crucial part of sef-care is implementing self-care into your daily. This gives you the power to thrive in your everyday versus just simply hanging on and surviving.
If you need help creating your wellness plan, feel free to schedule a free consultation with me.
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