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12/11/2024
“Men, Your Self-Care Matters Too”
Take care of you so you can take care of others.
Here's the problem with neglecting self-care...
When we, as men, put everyone else’s needs first and ignore our own, it builds anger, resentment, and frustration. I know this because I’ve been there.
For me, it looked like:
• Saying “yes” to everything, even when I was drained.
• Not setting healthy boundaries.
• Ignoring my physical and mental well-being.
Eventually, I’d blow up. And that didn’t serve anyone—especially the people I love.
I realized that pouring from an empty cup wasn’t sustainable. I wasn’t truly showing up in my relationship or life.
So, I started:
• Checking in with myself daily.
• Communicating when I was overwhelmed.
• Prioritizing things like exercise, meditation, or even just a massage.
Taking care of myself made me a better partner, a better man, and a better human.
For me, self-care allowed me to:
• Be more present.
• Respond calmly instead of reacting in anger.
• Build intimacy through emotional availability.
Your partner deserves the best version of you, and you deserve that too.
Here are a few actions you can take today
1️⃣ Schedule 10 minutes a day for YOU—meditate, journal, or just sit quietly.
2️⃣ Move your body—take a walk, hit the gym, or do yoga.
3️⃣ Say ‘no’ when you need to—protect your time and energy.
4️⃣ Talk about how you feel—communication is key in relationships.
Here's the truth, your partner doesn’t need a “perfect” man. They need a healthy, happy, and whole one.
Tag a friend who needs to hear this or share this with your partner.
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