Farah ✨ on Nostr: I don't know if it's neurodivergence or other mental health issue, thing I struggle ...

I don't know if it's neurodivergence or other mental health issue, thing I struggle with (and I believe others too), is that the inconsistency in our self care routine. There would be a day or two where I'm good or attentive about my needs, but most of times, it feels like a chore. Not sure if it's a gap in thinking pattern or our tendency to minimize our own needs - we constantly put down our own wants and needs, as if they don't matter. But they do matter! A lot of my progress is tied to this, making sure I take care of myself first.

I know a lot of us would get this knee jerk reaction, "but I'm not special" or "I don't wanna be selfish". And I'm not gonna say 'be a little selfish' or 'treat yourself special'. Self-compassion begins with thinking about yourself as just another human being. Would you say those things to your best -friend? Would you deny your best-friend the time they need for something personal? If not, then don't do it to yourself.

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