In the tornado of responsibilities, it’s easy to let your needs slip through the cracks. You may think that self-care is a luxury you can’t afford.
Picture your energy as a bowl of tom yam soup.
With every task, role and responsibility, you’re spooning out some of that soup. If you keep on spooning, eventually, you’ll be banging the sides of the bowl and coming up empty.
Self-care is like your friendly Uber Eats delivery driver bringing you a tom yam refill. Whether that’s a few minutes of focused breathing, doing a workout or getting a massage.
And when the warm feelings of guilt arise from putting yourself first?
To give your best to your work, your family, and those who expect you to lead, you need to be at your best. Self-care needs to be a non-negotiable part of your routine.
Nobody will be at their best when faced with an empty bowl, previously known as a full bowl, of tom yam.