So many of us are looking to be our best selves but struggle with the one thing which can help us achieve that goal.
Self-care is something a lot of people struggle with, yet it’s crucial to personal development. Unless you take adequate care of yourself, you’re not going to live your best life.
Here, we’ll look at why self-care is important to personal development and the benefits it delivers.
“A healthy self-love means we have no compulsion to justify to ourselves or others why we take vacations, why we sleep late, why we buy new shoes, why we spoil ourselves from time to time. We feel comfortable doing things which add quality and beauty to life.” – Andrew Matthews
What is Self-care?
The term “self-care” is branded around a lot, but what does it actually mean? The practice of self-care is basically anything you do that is good for you.
When you practice self-care, it enables you to recharge your batteries, as well as develop better mental and physical health. It’s also great for those around you too as the more you take care of yourself, the more supportive and happier you’ll be.
“The challenge is not to be perfect — it is to be whole.” – Jane Fonda Click To TweetIt’s important to note here that not everything that does make you feel good is actually good for you. For example, alcohol may temporarily make you feel good after a long, stressful day. However, it can actually be more self-destructive in the long term. So, understanding the difference between healthy self-care and potentially damaging self-care activities is important.
Why Self-care is Important to Personal Development?
If you want to work on your personal development, self-care should be a priority. With personal development, the focus is on bettering yourself and becoming the best version of you that you can be. Without self-care, you can’t possibly become the greatest version of yourself.
Taking care of yourself boosts your positivity. This in turn increases your happiness, motivation and productivity. It also gives you the opportunity to recharge your batteries. If you’re constantly feeling run down, you’re not going to be able to focus on your personal development.
“I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival.” — Audre Lorde Click To Tweet5 Benefits Self-care Delivers
There are so many benefits self-care delivers to your health and wellbeing. These include:
- You will develop a healthier relationship with yourself
- Increased engagement levels
- Experience higher energy levels
- Fewer illnesses
- You’ll become a better caregiver
When you practice self-care, you develop a much better relationship with yourself. Many of us struggle to really accept and love ourselves exactly as we are.
The trouble is, if you don’t have a good relationship with yourself, it’s going to impact the relationships you have, as well as impact your happiness. Self-care makes you realize you are important, and you deserve self-love.
Taking care of yourself also helps you to feel more connected to the world around you. You’ll feel more engaged and you’ll be able to take a step back to really enjoy the small things in life. When you’re not taking care of yourself, you’ll typically find you’re so busy you fail to appreciate the things around you.
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — Maya Angelou Click To TweetAnother awesome benefit of self-care is that it can also boost your energy levels. Taking time out to focus on your needs ensures you don’t get too run down. You won’t feel as stressed, which means you’ll naturally feel more energized.
Adequate self-care also improves your physical health. You’ll develop fewer illnesses because you won’t be as run down. While it’s not going to prevent you from getting sick completely, it will reduce your chances.
Finally, by taking care of yourself, you’ll be in a much better mind frame to help those around you. You’ll be a better partner, a better parent and a better friend to those you care about.
“Self-care is how you take your power back.” – Lalah Delia
Self-care really does play a huge role in personal development. If you aren’t taking care of yourself, you’ll struggle to be the best version of you. The above are just some of the reasons self-care is important to your personal development and the benefits it can deliver.
Why is self-care important to your personal development? Let me know in the comments.
Victoria Parham (VP) is a woman of compassion, vision, faith, and purpose, she believes in meeting people where they are in their lives and offers a no-nonsense approach in her message, training, and coaching style.
Outspoken, wise, direct, thoughtful, and sometimes provocative, her message is always with love and respect. Victoria knows from her own experiences that we all have the power within us to make decisions and choices that can lead to living an authentic life that is enriching, filled with purpose, personal satisfaction, on-going growth, joy, and gratitude.Victoria believes that when we discover who we truly are, only then can we become our most authentic selves.
Outspoken, wise, direct, thoughtful, and sometimes provocative, her message is always with love and respect. Victoria knows from her own experiences that we all have the power within us to make decisions and choices that can lead to living an authentic life that is enriching, filled with purpose, personal satisfaction, on-going growth, joy, and gratitude.Victoria believes that when we discover who we truly are, only then can we become our most authentic selves.
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