There is a new movement all about changing your perspective on self-care. Sure, the name itself sounds like a good thing, but all too often, society expects you to push your needs to the side for others. The American culture, in particular, is to view self-care as selfish or a guilty pleasure.
However, thankfully so, millennials and especially generation Z are changing the game. In fact, they understand that putting self-care first increases their chance of living a more successful life.
The following is how self-care is key to your overall success:
It Builds Strength and Self-Confidence
When you care for yourself the way you would a pet, child, or friend, you�ll feel stronger and more confident about your ability to navigate the difficulties of life. It�s the old story about the flight attendant telling you to put the oxygen mask on yourself first. There is a reason this works � you can�t help others when you�re passed out.
It Highlights Purpose and Self-Awareness
Living a mindful life where you actually check in with yourself about how you feel about your life is a vital component of finding your life purpose. Plus, the good news is that as you learn more, you�ll realize that your entire life may have multiple purposes. What is great for you to do today may differ from what you decide to do tomorrow. Being self-aware will help you live your purpose, whatever it is at the time, in a way that feels good to you.
It Keeps You Mentally and Physically Healthy
When you focus on keeping your body, mind, and soul healthy, you�re just going to experience a lot better health overall. Think about the reality of eating well most of the time, getting in enough exercise, staying hydrated, and feeding your mind with all the good stuff you can and how that will help you. Obviously, you�re going to be better off focusing your life on self-care than you will be not doing it.
It Gets You Moving and Improves Productivity
Most of the people living in the USA are overweight than are a normal weight. Fully 42 percent of the population of the USA are classified as not just overweight but obese. Self-care ensures you don�t allow yourself to become unhealthy, providing you prioritize getting enough exercise and nutrition. Putting your own health on the backburner is no longer considered altruistic or a promising idea.
It Establishes Proper Boundaries, Organization and Time Management Skills
When you value yourself, you establish good boundaries, organize your environment, and get things done promptly. As a result, you won�t feel rushed, and you won�t feel as overwhelmed � at least most of the time (after all, no one is perfect).
In the end, if you don�t practice self-care, you can�t expect to live an optimal life. It�s about finding the balance in everything you do in order to go after your overall dreams and aspirations. If you are unhealthy, negative, or experiencing other negative side effects due to a poor self-care plan, it will only trickle down into other areas of your life. Therefore, you must start with and do what is needed for you in order to give to others and achieve your dreams.