Take Care of Yourself

With so much to do and so many responsibilities it’s easy to forget to take care of ourselves. While it’s hard to put yourself first when you have so many other priorities, self-care is an important aspect of stress management. Self-care can improve your physical and emotional health. Certain types of self-care can trigger the relaxation response which can prevent chronic stress from damaging your health. Remembering that your needs are important makes you feel good about yourself and can contribute to long term feelings of well-being. Most importantly, people who neglect their own needs and forget to nurture themselves are in danger of deeper levels of unhappiness, low self-esteem, and feelings of resentment. Constantly taking care of others puts you at risk of getting burned out from all of the giving. Taking time to care for yourself regularly can make you a better caretaker for others.

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