ADULTHOOD IS A S#!%SHOW
The key to life is balance. Thus we have the saying, everything in moderation. We can’t be too self-serving or selfless. Unfortunately everyone, emphasis on women, are taught to be the latter. Society is always trying to dictate how one should live their life, seeking the validation of others. Leading me to remind y’all to set boundaries and stand your ground. Otherwise you’ll be bled dry. Self-care isn’t selfish. Via: MonkNotion
Just a reminder not to feel guilty for taking care of yourself. Most people live on autopilot and can forget to recharge by having me time, maintaining a positive inner voice and finding a proper work life balance, amongst other things. You’re not here to burnout. Self-care is health care. Start small, pick at least one thing on The Not To Do list. Artist: Spoonie_Village
As this point I’ve lived both paths. Working until burnout sans rest days always, always, led to a mental breakdown. Full on crying in the back staircase at Blue Smoke once a year, without fail. A co-worker named Julie told me taking care of myself meant rest days too. Otherwise this will keep happening, even the almighty GOD rested when creating the world. A biblical reference that stuck. I’m certainly not doing anything as epic as creating Earth.
From that day forward I started incorporating days of doing nothing. Changed my life for the better. Unplugging is how you keep things working, or fix them.
Being American, you’re programmed to be the consummate worker bee. COVID provided a shift, inclining people towards the European perspective of life. That work to live, not live to work vibe. Life is too short not to live for yourself, don’t work yourself to an early grave. Via: Annalie Howling