At many points in my college experience, there were times when I was not feeling the best. The injustices in the world and in the community, in addition to my personal life made it challenging to socialize with others, go out, and being mindful of the moment. It is these times that reminded me that I needed some self-care.

I practice self-care by watching Korean dramas, crocheting, painting, running, and napping. However, even when I was feeling better, doing all of the above was a default to my day; I knew that I no longer needed to self-care for another day. However, I got comfortable with myself, with being by myself, I just wanted to always “self-care”. Sometimes, “self-care” stopped me from being able to do productive work.

Yes, self-care is important but it should not paralyze me from productivity, nor should it be an excuse to accomplish what I can for the day. I learn that I need to practice self-care from the feelings of my body; it is also the feelings of my body that I know when I am done with it, and needs to move forward.

So make time for self-care but also know when it is time for world-care.