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Ways to Make Self-Care a Priority for Authors and Entrepreneurs
Putting Yourself First: Ways to Make Self-Care a Priority in Your Life
When was the last time you put yourself first, in any given situation? If you’re like the majority of people, it’s probably been awhile. We tend to get caught up in the rush of a busy life and leave very little time to focus on our own self-care. Between work, family, and kids it seems like there’s rarely a moment to breathe, let alone do anything simply to make ourselves feel good. When you make time for everything and everyone else, but leave no time for yourself, it will eventually leave you feeling depleted and empty. Taking care of yourself every day is an important component in your overall health — mental and physical — and it’s important that you find ways to make self-care a priority, no matter how busy you are.
If you’re an author or an entrepreneur, like I am, studies show that we spend even less time on caring for ourselves. The good news is, there are several ways that you can adopt healthier habits and start putting yourself first for once (and it doesn’t have to take up a lot of your time). Here are 25 simple ways that you can begin putting yourself first and make self-care a top priority — let’s dig in! My colleague, Jessica Mele believes that better health is a side benefit to…
