Self-Care Is Not Indulgence. It’s Maintenance.

There is a quiet misunderstanding about self-care.

Some people believe it is indulgent. Luxurious. Extra. Something you earn after you’ve exhausted yourself.

But true self-care is maintenance.

You brush your teeth daily because you want to keep them healthy. You change the oil in your car because you want it to run well. You charge your phone because you need it to function.

Why would your inner life deserve less attention?

Self-care is not a reward. It is upkeep.

When you ignore your emotional health, your body keeps score. When you override your limits, fatigue accumulates. When you silence your needs, resentment builds.

Maintenance prevents breakdown.

Today, ask yourself:

• Where am I running on empty?
• What have I postponed that would actually stabilize me?
• What is one small act of maintenance I can do before the day ends?

Self-care is not dramatic. It is steady.
Start there.

with care,
Meerabai

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