Jim Kwik argues self-care starts with self-compassion, not selfishness. He says to look at yourself with kindness, focus on your strengths, and set motivating goals. Self-care includes emotional nurturing alongside physical habits like eating well and sleeping.
Think about developing and really cultivating self-compassion. I believe self-love is not selfish, and part of self-care is not just eating the best brain foods and getting good sleep. It's looking in the mirror and seeing the reflection back and just honoring that person who's been through so much, but is still standing. So practice self-compassion by treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer to a good friend. Self-compassion involves recognizing that everyone has flaws and makes mistakes and that these do not define your worth. Think about how you can nurture and cultivate and build your self-worth, your self-esteem. How do you do that? One of the ways is by engaging in activities and pursuits that reinforce your sense of self-worth. Focus on your strengths, your achievements, and set personal goals or benchmarks that inspire you, that motivate you.
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