By Mark Manson
Just like with financial diversification, you should also invest in several different areas of your identity.
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CLEAR ALL
Adjusting your attitude is easier than you think.
So many of the little rituals I have each day—like my makeup or skincare routine—do help soothe and/or rejuvenate me. For me, any type of solo practiced routine is good. But I’ve learned that self-care does not, and cannot, sustain me. And I believe that this may be the case for many of you.
The pressure to become Super Mom is overwhelming at times — even suffocating for some. For this reason, women often succumb to the pressures of becoming an overachieving mother to the point that they end up losing their identity in the process.
It once seemed impossible that anyone could go faster in the butterfly. By the time it happened, the most decorated Olympian had a growing family and no problem letting go of records.
Through the size of her platform, however, and her decision to choose well-being over pursuit of a Grand Slam title, Osaka offers the promise of bringing mental health awareness—both inside and outside of sports—to an entirely new level.
The cultural messages can be harsh, dehumanizing and constant
Taking into account your own wellbeing as well as the best interests of others, here are some of the most important ways to become a better person.
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When you have localized pain, what do you do? You reach for it. Often without conscious thought, your hand goes to the area of discomfort and massages it.
Discovering how to take care of myself has been a challenge—but this morning walk reminded me that I am deserving.
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