Take Care of Your Skin, Take Care of Yourself
Yeah, sure, but I don’t have the time to take care of myself… I get it. You’re busy. I mean, I really get it. As a mom of five kids, I understand what it means to have no time. No time to sit down, no time to breathe, and certainly no time to do something as “frivolous” as skincare. Who has the luxury to stand in front of a mirror, slathering on products, when there are mouths to feed, laundry to fold, and work to do? Who has the nerve to take time for themselves when everyone else is pulling at them, needing something, asking for something, depending on them? You do. That’s who. And you need to stop believing the lie that taking care of yourself is selfish. Because do you know what is actually selfish? Not taking care of yourself. Yes, you read that right. Not taking care of yourself is not noble. It’s not admirable. It’s not self-sacrificing in the way you think it is. It is, in fact, pride in reverse. It’s saying, “Look at me! Look at how much I give! Look at how much I sacrifice!” But at what cost? Your health? Your energy? Your well-being? What good are you to everyone else when you are running on fumes? How can you be strong for your family when you refuse to give yourself the care you so freely give to others? You Deserve Care, Too. When did it become okay to believe that everyone else’s needs come before our own? That self-care is something to be earned only after the to-do list is done? (Spoiler alert: That to-do list will never be done.) Somewhere along the way, we started believing that we had to prove our worth by exhausting ourselves for everyone else. But let me tell you something—exhaustion is not a badge of honor. It is a warning sign. And if you don’t listen to that warning sign now, your body will make you listen later. You can either take small moments to care for yourself today, or you can deal with the consequences of burnout, stress, and deteriorating health tomorrow. Either way, you will have to pay the price. Who Will Take Care of You? Let’s be real for a moment—who will take care of you if you fall apart? If you run yourself into the ground and your body finally says, “Enough,” who will pick up the pieces? The people who depend on you? The very ones you’re exhausting yourself for? Let me ask you something else—what example are you setting for your children, for your loved ones? Are you showing them that they, too, should neglect themselves in the name of serving others? Are you teaching your daughters that their needs always come last? That their worth is measured by how much they deplete themselves for the sake of others? It’s Time to Change the Narrative. You need to take care of yourself—not just for you, but for them. Because when you take care of yourself, you give others permission to do the same. When you prioritize your well-being, you teach your children and those around you that self-care is not selfish. It is necessary. And no, I’m not telling you to book a week-long spa getaway (though, let’s be honest, that sounds amazing). I’m telling you to do something as simple as washing your face and moisturizing it. That’s it. Because skincare is not just about looking good—it’s about respecting yourself. It’s about taking a few moments in the chaos of life to acknowledge that you matter, too. Make the Damn Time. I don’t care how busy you are—you have five minutes. You have time to scroll through your phone, you have time to answer one more email, you have time to pick up after everyone else. You can take five minutes to take care of your skin. To take care of yourself. Invest in yourself. Invest in decent skincare. Not just any product you grabbed off a shelf because it was cheap and convenient, but something that actually nourishes and protects your skin. Something that reminds you, every time you use it, that you are worth the effort. You Are Worth It. And if no one has told you that today, let me be the one to say it: You are allowed to take care of yourself. You are worth the time, the effort, and the investment. So take a couple of bucks, take a couple of minutes, and wash your face. And moisturize it properly, damnit! Because when you take care of yourself, you are not just doing it for you. You are doing it for everyone who loves you, for everyone who looks up to you, for everyone who needs you at your best. And, most importantly, you are doing it because you deserve it. It’s time you – we – start believing it. And acting accordingly.
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