Taking care of yourself the way you would take care of those you love is what author, Anne Lamott, refers to as "radical self-care." She maintains this is the secret to joy, resistance, and freedom.

Me-time is usually last on the agenda. Worse, we can sometimes feel guilty about taking the time required to take care of ourselves. So getting started with self-care can be challenging.

Self-care is anything you do to take care of yourself so you can stay physically, mentally, and emotionally well. Its benefits are better physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being.

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