Self-care is not egoism, even if it seems to be. ⁉️

Self-care is a balance between egoism and altruism. 🌞

From an altruist’s point of view, however, both fall into the same category.

❓Why?

Because for an altruist, self-care means not always caring for others. And this is true. What altruists probably do not realize is that not looking after themselves means trading long-term services to others for short-term ones.

‼️We cannot give from what we do not have. Therefore, caring for ourselves – while looking after others, perhaps a little less – is not egoism. It is the way that allows us to serve others for longer, in better physical, emotional, and mental health.

So, focusing on others a little less enables us to focus on them for longer. Therefore,

our self-care means short-term pain and long-term gain for those we serve. 🌞

😥Painful thought? I think it is. It was painful for me too.

I fought it for a long time. But eventually, I had to give in to the logic of self-care.

😱 Does self-care sound scary? Selfish? Disgusting? Does it feel like you’re going against your value of “serving only others until your last breath”?

I have a question for you.

❓Can you serve more if that last breath comes later in life?

Would you consider that thought?

🤗Let’s discuss it and find your way to your own personalized self-care plan!