3 Ways You Aren’t Practicing Self-Care

Carly Sutherland
Nov 1 · 4 min read
Photo by Allie Smith on Unsplash

What is self-care?

In a traditional sense, it’s taking an active role in preserving your health, happiness, and wellbeing. When I think of self-care the first things that come to mind are probably the same things that you are all thinking — healthy diet, sleep well, exercise, take ‘me time’ or vacations, nap when needed, destress, relax, spend time in nature….blah blah blah. We can say these…

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Carly Sutherland

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New here! Holistic nutritionist & wellness blogger by trade. Treehugger, amateur yogi and cook, lover of words & expression, wine, books, and happiness.

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