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Self-care and Kindness

Self-care is not another to-do list. A short reminder to listen to what your body and mind need and to respond to yourself with kindness.

Self-care and Kindness

Mental Health & Wellness · May 7, 2025

Originally published by Remission Psychiatry. Read the original article. Republished with permission.

Self-care is not just another "to-do" list.

Self-care is a way of being gentle with yourself.

Self-care is:

  • Listening to what your body and mind truly need
  • Giving yourself permission to respond with kindness

Today, do something kind for yourself. Not because you earned it — because you deserve it.

You are worthy.

You are enough.

Originally published by Remission Psychiatry. Read the original article. Republished with permission.

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