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The original was posted on /r/twoxchromosomes by /u/PlentyCommission166 on 2023-08-23 15:56:30.
I see a lot of “self care” tips involving things that you buy or do purely for pleasure, and that’s a bit frustrating. Self care is more than bubble baths- it’s developing a personal exercise plan tailored to your body, it’s developing healthy eating habits, it’s drinking water, getting sunshine, making and keeping supportive friendships, and putting in the work to have a good night’s sleep. It’s finding a job that pays you enough to survive, brushing your teeth, learning your local legal system, and making sure you do your part to keep your local neighborhood clean and safe through community involvement. It’s love and self-compassion, but love means putting in the effort.