In my mid-twenties, before I gained any real-world experience, I was an over-functioning, over-achieving Millennial, who thought she could do it all. My value and possible self-worth were based on how much I could accomplish. The more I got done, the more I felt like I was thriving (and to be honest, I still sometimes feel that way). The good thing is, I am now aware, or "woke," as my fellow Millennials would call it.
For self-care to work, we have to believe that we are human beings, not human doings.
This means going against our cultural norms and advocating for ourselves, our time, and even our sanity. And while society wants us to believe that we can and should do it all (work, raise kids, exercise, eat healthily, get enough rest, be a fantastic partner, make time for friends, volunteer, manage stress, be resilient), the truth is, sometimes, we just need to be, not do.
So my question to you is, in what ways are you willing to allow yourself to be a human being and not a human doing?
Where in your life do you see yourself being stretched too thin?
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