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Your Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
The Daily Shine
When life gets stressful, it can be hard to prioritize our wellbeing. Today, artist and storyteller Joy Ofodu takes over the Daily Shine and leads us through an affirmation journaling exercise to remind us that self-care isn't selfish.
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When life gets stressful, it can be hard to prioritize our wellbeing. Today, artist and storyteller Joy Ofodu takes over the Daily Shine and leads us through an affirmation journaling exercise to remind us that self-care isn't selfish.
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