Self care is one of the most necessary things you can do in a day, especially if you’re often stressed. Team Aveo recently hosted evenings of self care in San Francisco and New York, and we’re excited to share what we learned. — We asked our guests to tell us about their favorite ways to be kind to themselves. Although everyone knew the major things we’re all supposed to do — get more sleep, exercise, take a bath — most attendees admitted that they felt too busy to regularly practice self care.

Take it from me: “severe corneal hypoxia” is not a phrase you want to hear from your ophthalmologist. It means that the cornea — the little lens responsible for about two-thirds of your vision — isn’t getting enough oxygen. It’s a serious condition. And yet here I was, sitting in…