Personal care

There is a popular phrase that says: 'Your body is your temple'. This phrase alludes to the importance of respecting ourselves, taking care of ourselves and learning to love ourselves. Self-care is very undervalued, especially in people who have a hectic pace of life. Sometimes we think it is a selfish practice to think about ourselves, our interests or our needs. If we are not able to love and please ourselves, it is unlikely that someone else will do it for us. Learning to take care of ourselves in a conscious way, interpreting the signals, requirements and demands of our organism, is an attitude that requires daily practice and the fostering of a sustainable and enduring habit over time.

During the development of this guide, we will be addressing in greater depth some of the most important elements that revolve around this topic. In this way, we will learn to give self-care the importance it requires for our emotional stability and overall well-being.

Attend to your spiritual needs

We are not machines programmed to act automatically, we have spiritual needs that must be met to compensate for the heavy workloads and stress we continually subject ourselves to. Attending to our spiritual needs means being aware of those elements that are affecting us emotionally and that make us a different version of the person we wish to build. Everything we do does not have to have a visible or measurable impact on results. There are things that we do because we need them, because they fulfill us spiritually speaking, these actions start from personal satisfaction.

Whether you want to listen to music, paint, go dancing, have a little fun or look at the stars, these are not banal actions, but needs that are present. It's your brain's way of alerting you that it needs a break to recover.

Satisfy your personal tastes

It's much easier to give a gift for someone we care about than it is to give something to ourselves. We tend to be selfish with ourselves, deny ourselves the satisfaction of our personal tastes and believe that spending money on ourselves is a reprehensible practice. The truth is that from time to time we should also indulge ourselves as much as possible. Allocating part of your income to cover some of your personal whims is a way to show that you also pay attention to taking care of yourself and that you care about your overall well-being.

Don't feel bad about indulging yourself; if you don't feel good, you won't be able to help those around you either. Taking care of your mental health is a responsibility you have to yourself.

Take care of your health

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