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The Surprising Reason Why Self-Care Is Key To Personal Growth

Prince Verma
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4 min readMay 10, 2023

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by the demands of your daily life?

If so, you’re not alone. Many people today feel like they’re stuck on a hamster wheel, running endlessly in pursuit of success, happiness, or approval from others.

But what if I told you that the key to achieving personal growth and fulfillment is not in working harder or achieving more but in taking better care of yourself?

You might be thinking, “Self-care? That’s just another buzzword for lazy people who can’t handle the real world.” I get it.

We’ve all been conditioned to believe that success comes from pushing ourselves to the limit and sacrificing our own needs for the greater good.

But what if I told you that this conventional approach to personal growth is not only unsustainable but also counterproductive?

Let’s face it: you can’t pour from an empty cup. If you neglect your physical, emotional, and mental health, you will eventually burn out and become ineffective in all areas of your life. That’s why self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for personal…

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Prince Verma
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Written by Prince Verma

Researcher, Runner and Aspiring Writer

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