Recently, a colleague of mine indicated that she would be taking a mental health day from work. I found it quite interesting, as it was not something I had ever thought about. Sure, I had taken sick leave, but that was when I was actually suffering from a particular ailment and needed to rest.

The more I thought about it, the more I realised that there was merit to it and that it was something we should all think about seriously. Our bodies speak to us, but oftentimes we don’t listen, and then we end up getting sick because we ignore that still small voice and keep pushing ourselves beyond our limits.

There are days when we need to step back, slow down and breathe. Contrary to popular thought, self-care is not selfishness. You cannot pour from an empty cup, so there are times when you need to replenish so you don’t start running on empty and face the prospect of burn out.

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Happy Wellness Wednesday!