Self-care is not selfish (DW#669)
Another myth about self-care is that it is selfish.
They do both contain the word self. But the similarity ends there.
Let’s try and understand the difference.
Selfishness is defined as lacking consideration for others or being concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.
Self-care on the other hand, is about making sure that we are well and healthy so that we are more available to help others. If you cannot take care of yourself, you are no good to anyone else. This is especially important if you are in a caring role for other people.
Self-care, then, involves consideration for others and how we show up for them.
It is far from selfish.
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