Why self-care is a priority for me?

And some ways I am practicing it during this pandemic….

This pandemic has made me realize a lot of things, especially the fact that self-care is important. I have decided to make it a priority these days, and implement it to the best of my abilities. I realize that self-care can mean a bunch of different things for different people, but here is my list of realistic self-care goals everyone can benefit from.

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1. Improving your mental diet

Everything changes when you realize that your diet isn’t just what you eat. It is a combination of what you are watching, reading, the people you follow (either on social media or real life), and who you spend your time with.

Just like how a balanced diet helps us move one step closer to a healthier body, having a healthier mental diet starts with removing the junk from what we consume and feed ourselves.

2. Learning to let people down

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Understanding that mental health takes precedence over your career, money, other people’s opinions, that event you turned town, your partner’s mood…