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Self-care is a concept you are probably familiar with. Whether it\u2019s the at-home face mask and manicure version of self-care, journalling, moving your body more or mindful eating. When it comes to actually practicing the kind of self-care that\u2019s really important to you \u2013 and your wellbeing \u2013 there\u2019s a certain degree of stigma attached to focusing on yourself rather than anyone else. Prioritising self-care can be challenging.<\/p>\n
Even for people that already try to put a focus on their own health and wellbeing they may find that there is some internal guilt or external perceptions of selfishness. However, when you don\u2019t prioritise yourself and put others\u2019 needs first, the results can be increasingly problematic, over time. For your mental health and wellbeing, self-care is a vital piece of the puzzle, and shouldn\u2019t be overlooked in favour of less healthy, effective or practical ways of feeling better in yourself.<\/p>\n
What makes prioritising self-care so important, and why is it vital to take scheduled time out, for yourself and your needs? Read on to find out why it\u2019s so important to put yourself at the top of your list of priorities \u2013 and what can happen if you don\u2019t:<\/p>\n
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When you don\u2019t put yourself first, it\u2019s rarely the people you\u2019re putting all your effort and time into who suffer. De-prioritising self-care will have a direct negative impact on your personal health and wellbeing, and over time, can lead to physiological effects alongside mental and emotional impacts.<\/p>\n
Here are just 4 ways that de-prioritising self-care can impact you:<\/p>\n
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We all know that stress can have a severe impact on our daily lives if left unchecked. Not focusing on your own self-care is an easy way to let those stressors keep on building up, with no way for them to be released. Self-care is a valuable tool to reduce stress, keeping your mind and body healthier and happier every day.<\/p>\n