The culture glorifies hustling until we drop, so we fail to get enough rest. In our minds, we have to get everything done. Work and doing what others need (or want) us to do is the priority, and well rest… we say that we will get to it, but it is almost never happens.

Nobody tells us (or maybe we don’t listen) that pouring into everyone else without filling our own vessel will leave us empty and depleted. More importantly, no one tells us that repetitively depleting ourselves for the sake of others has a long-term negative effect on both our physical and mental health.

We wait for someone to tell us to slow down and take some time for ourselves. We wait for someone to rescue us from the chaos that we create when we don’t make space for self-care. We are convinced that wanting a little peace is selfish, when in actuality it is NECESSARY. 

You have been waiting for someone to affirm your need to love on you. Well wait no longer because I am here to tell you that you are beautiful, you are worthy, and you deserve to live well. Taking care of you should be your first priority. I know it’s hard, but I also know that you are WORTH IT!