Sofia Ruvalcaba’s Post

Self-care is a vital! It is, in fact, an absolute necessity (never a luxury). Self-care involves actions and behaviors that enhance our overall well-being and contribute to our personal health, happiness, and longevity. It's the art of taking an active role in protecting our own well-being and happiness, particularly during periods of stress. Unfortunately, we are bombarded with fake, unreal, sometimes ridiculous, definitions and examples of self-care. It is very easy to confuse indulgent behaviors with genuine self-care. While occasional indulgences are part of life, true self-care is about making choices that support our long-term health and well-being. Self-care is essential not just for immediate relief but also for ensuring our efforts are sustainable over time. It's about building a lifestyle that allows us to operate at our best, both personally and professionally. Rest and recovery are two pillars of self-care that are often misunderstood. While rest refers to relaxing and taking breaks to alleviate immediate physical and mental fatigue, recovery is about engaging in activities that restore your energy and health over the long term. Effective self-care incorporates elements of both, helping to ensure that we're not just catching our breath but also rebuilding our resilience. Here we contrast common misconceptions of self-care with practices that truly contribute to rest and recovery. It highlights the difference between short-lived pleasures and sustainable health and happiness. Understanding and practicing true self-care is a journey towards a more fulfilled and resilient life.