3 Surprising Self-Care Myths That Are Still Circulating

Get ready to say goodbye to these self-care myths. You'll be thrilled to know that self-care doesn't have to break the bank or take up all your time.

Self-care has become quite the buzz word, and although there is so much information out there about it, I’d like to clear the air about three self-care myths that are still circulating.

1. Myth: Self-care is expensive. Fact: It doesn’t have to be. Want proof? I’ve never had a gym membership. I practice yoga at home, go on walks outside, and exercise with a couple of yoga and fitness memberships. Check out my Stand Up for Your Self-Care YouTube Channel to get you started right away on your self-care journey. Going to bed at a decent time? Doesn’t cost money. Getting some fresh air? Also free. Journals? I get most of mine from Dollar Tree. Organic produce? I often shop at ALDI and Woodman's.
   

2. Myth: Self-care takes too much time. Fact: Self-care is what you make of it. Spend as much time as you need on yourself. Everyone has a minute for self-care. Take one minute from your time on email and social media and give it back to yourself in the form of self-care. You can meditate for that one minute before you get out of bed or the moment you wake up. Try this 1-Minute Meditation for Less Stress.
   

3. Myth: Self-care is selfish. Fact: The opposite is true: If you take good care of yourself now, you’ll have more to give others—you’ll be in a better mood and have more energy. Other people benefit from your self-care.

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