Shwetha KrishWe are in a world where being busy is glorified, sacrificing ourselves, our needs to achieve results has become the norm and working 24*7 has become a badge of honour.
But here is the truth – The steam goes off one day or the other.
Self Care is rest, reset and recovery and is much needed for everyone!
WHY SELF CARE IS IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL?
- Burnout – occurs when the body and mind don’t get enough time and space to reset. High pressure environments, constant hustling with no mindset to repair and recover- pushes one to burnout.
- Being Busy – I have heard a lot of people say I am busy at work even during their post work hours. Could this be an illusion of progress? It is high time one realises that busyness all the time leads to loss of clarity and focus.
- Reminder that you are the Core asset of your company- If your mind, body, soul isn’t aligned then no business is ever going to be sustainable in the long run.
NATURE ALIGNED SELF CARE : THE CONSCIOUS WAY TO BE
A realisation that Nature operates in cycles like stillness, growth, renewal. But we humans somehow forget that. We always want to be in a state of productivity.
- Embodying the energy cycles – Doing the heavy work when your body and mind feels fresh and doing the lighter work when the body is low on energy.
- Embrace Rest as a part of the productivity cycle. It need not be earned, it is a biological requirement.
- Create space for mindfulness and Silence – One needs a space to reflect and just be without any stimulation
- Move with Nature – Could be basking in the Sun, going for a swim, meditating outdoors, walking barefoot on the grass
WHY DO WE FEEL GUILTY TO TAKE A BREAK OR PRACTISE SELF CARE
- Conditioning- That if we slow down we will fail
- Feeling Guilty- That if one rests then it is unproductive
- External Validation – That busy people are more respected and important
This is certainly the trap that we need to break away from and embrace Self Care as a part of our essential requirement to function at our highest.
SELF CARE needs to address all aspects Body, Mind, Spirit and to do that one must totally give into the holistic wellbeing. You can check out in detail on what I am talking about in this blog- https://shwethakrish.com/aligning-body-mind-soul-holistic-wellbeing/
REFRAME THE THOUGHT
Instead of asking:
“How much can I get done today?”
Ask:
“What state do I need to be in to do my best work?”
Because success is not built on how much you sacrifice—
it’s built on how well you sustain yourself.
Choosing self-care in a culture that glorifies burnout is a quiet act of rebellion.
It means:
- Valuing long term impact
- Choosing Balance, Clarity, Intensity
- Building a meaningful life for oneself and others
Success is progressive realization of a worthy ideal.
Earl Nightingale
Success is a journey with consistent conscious steps defined by you.
