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Self-Care - are you taking care of yourself?

Picture source You probably know the importance of taking care of yourself - mentally and physically. Healthy eating, good sleep, stress management - all of these can help to improve your quality of life and optimizing health. However, it's very easy to put yourself last when you have so many things on your to-do list. When was the last time you put your own needs to the side in order to take care of everyone else's needs? It's only when your needs are taken care of that others can benefit from you and your good health. Are you a victim of putting your own needs last? Unhealthy eating habits Inconsistent exercise Sleep deprivation Relying on caffeine and energy drinks to survive the day Failing to put your needs first in order to please others  Excessive use of alcohol.  Exhausted from too much on your daily plate Stressed from always saying yes to everyone While you may have a lot of reasons why you are too busy to take care of yourself, don't wait u...