The Self-Care Paradox

by Stephanie Swanepoel
Self-care is defined as “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health and taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress”.
In a shifting world where work stress is becoming more common, the balance between family relationships, social circles, and self-care is taking a back seat. With increasing pressure to make more money to meet bill payments, higher interest