Not a luxury, but a lifetime.

Self-care is good health!!!

The Necessity of Self-Care

In a world that praises hustle culture, glorifies burnout, and measures worth by productivity, self-care often gets miscast as a luxury—something extra, even selfish. But let’s be clear: self-care is not a spa day, a shopping spree, or an occasional indulgence (though those things can help). Self-care is survival. It’s sustainability. It’s the foundation we build so we don’t collapse under the weight of everything else.

Why Self-Care Is Non-Negotiable

We’ve all been there—running on fumes, pushing through fatigue, ignoring the warning signs. Whether it’s emotional stress, physical exhaustion, or mental burnout, we tell ourselves to "keep going" until something breaks. But the truth is, if we don’t pause to care for ourselves, we won’t have the capacity to care for anything—or anyone—else.

Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s strategic. It's about being proactive instead of reactive. It's about saying, “I matter too,” in a world that constantly asks you to prove your worth.

Self-Care Looks Different for Everyone

Let’s dispel the myth that self-care must look a certain way. For some, it’s journaling or meditation. For others, it’s setting boundaries, drinking water, napping, or walking. It could be therapy, prayer, creating art, or just saying “no” without explanation.

Self-care is deeply personal. It’s rooted in listening to your body, spirit, and intuition and honoring what they tell you.

The Cultural Weight We Carry

Especially for those of us from marginalized communities, the need for self-care is even more urgent. Navigating systems that weren’t built with us in mind takes an emotional toll. We’re often expected to be strong, push through, and carry the weight of generations. But strength isn’t just in enduring—it’s in knowing when to rest, recharge, and reclaim our peace.

Audre Lorde said it best:

"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare."

How to Start (Or Recommit)

You don’t need a 10-step plan to start practicing self-care. Start small. Check in with yourself daily. Ask: What do I need right now? What’s one thing I can do for myself today?

It could be:

• Turning off your phone for an hour

• Saying no without guilt

• Drinking a full glass of water

• Stretching in the morning

• Talking to someone you trust

These small acts add up. They send a powerful message to yourself: I am worth care. I am worth the time. I am worth peace.

Self-care is not something you earn. You’re entitled to it by the very fact that you exist. Your well-being is resistance in a world that constantly tries to wear you down. Your rest is a right. Your joy is sacred.

So breathe. Take up space. Take care.

You deserve it.