In reality, those moments in life are when self-care activities are the most important.

You function at your best when you are listening to the needs of your body and your mind.

Are you being pampered at a luxury spa with a face mask and a massage?

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Are you stretching at your favorite yoga class?

Maybe you’re decompressing after work with a glass of wine and your favorite book.

According toThe University of Toledo, the main pillars of self-care are mental, physical, and spiritual/social.

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Spiritual and social self-care allows you to break from isolation or routine and connect.

Whether connection happens with friends, family, or a higher power is up to each individual.

Another myth is thatself-care is selfish.

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Taking a moment for yourself doesn’t mean you are ignoring the needs of others.