*This letter was published with permission from the author. He has also given us permission to release his name and general location* "Nice to see the men's perspective on self care. I think that women have had a much better handle on it for so long, that everyone forgets that we men are not machines.…
*This letter was published with permission of the author. The author has not given us permission to publish her/his name.* "How good to see something real coming out of this city! Some of the stories were from people that I actually know... all I could think of was how everyone who's not from Southern California…
Honestly, I think that 'self care' has been watered down and commercialized in a weird way. A nice caption for Instagram posts, if you will. But I think its way more expansive and uncomfortable than what my previous conception held. So sure, self care is getting your nails painted or taking a bubble bath--but its…
*This letter was published with permission of the author. She has given us permission to publish her name.* "I am Kelly! Not literally but I really get what she was saying. Her story really stuck with me because I know what it feels like to not know any better. If no one has ever taught…
*This letter was published with permission from the author. The author has not given us permission to publish her/his name.* "Hello, I love these stories and ideas about how to take care of yourself and not be selfish about it. I feel like so many people want you to buy something to make yourself happy.…
Right now, self care means taking time to yourself to take inventory of what you personally need, to best function in your own life and to be a beneficial factor in the lives of others. But I haven't always felt that way. Growing up, the idea of self care was as foreign as an undiscovered…
When someone mentions 'self care' I think of 'me time.' I think of the time one spends (or should spend) doing things that enhance their well-being. Although we should all be taking the time to do the things we love or the things that make us feel good, I also think of self care as…
What is self care exactly? Does watching TV count? Is it as basic as taking a shower? Managing a nap? Honestly, the idea of 'self care' makes me feel like it's okay for me to be selfish with my time, to do whatever I feel like calling self care at the moment (Even if it's…
Self care has gotten so... kitsch. Most of the time when you're looking up something related to self care, it's connected to some company that's trying to sell you something. Or its a person behind a company who's not just trying to sell you something that is in reality SO VERY PERSONAL, they've marketed the…
