Why Taking Time for YOU Creates a Better YOU for Everyone Else
As women, we’ve often been taught — sometimes silently, sometimes loudly — that selflessness is a virtue. That strength looks like doing it all. That rest is indulgent, and asking for time or space is selfish.
But here’s the truth: constantly putting everyone else’s needs above your own doesn’t make you stronger — it makes you stretched, stressed, and eventually burned out.
The irony? The more you neglect yourself, the less you’re able to show up for others in the way you want to.
When You Care for You, Everyone Wins
Think about it:
A rested you is more patient.
A nourished you makes better decisions.
A connected you listens more deeply.
A balanced you leads with joy, not obligation.
By taking time for your own care — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually — you become more present and powerful in every role you play: mother, partner, friend, leader, community builder.
This isn’t about perfection or doing more. It’s about being more of yourself — your real self — by making space for your own healing and growth.
What Self-Care Really Looks Like
Self-care isn’t always candles and spa days (though those are great too). Real self-care is:
Saying no without guilt
Making space for rest and play
Investing in your mental health
Choosing relationships that feel safe and supportive
Letting go of perfectionism
Spending time doing things that light you up
It’s also choosing experiences that fill your soul and connect you with others on the same journey — because healing in community hits differently. Check out our events for opportunities to fill your mind, body and soul.