Self Care: The Taboo Everyone Avoids Talking About

Feeling guilty for needing rest? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault. Let’s unpack why prioritizing yourself feels so forbidden (and how to finally break free).

What comes to mind when you hear "self care"? Perfectly staged bubble baths? Fancy candles? While these can be relaxing, real self care goes much deeper—and often feels awkward to prioritize. At LoveThyself, we believe it’s time to talk openly about why caring for ourselves can feel radical, even selfish.

Why Self Care Feels Like a Secret

We’re raised to believe selflessness equals virtue—especially as parents, partners, or high achievers. But giving from an empty cup isn’t noble; it’s burnout waiting to happen. Society whispers that self care is “selfish,” trapping us in cycles of giving until we resent everyone around us. This guilt hits women hardest, silencing conversations about mental health, aging, financial stress, or body autonomy.

Here’s the truth: Self care isn’t pampering.

It’s survival.It’s the gap between:

Quick fixes (like binge watching or impulse buys)

and

True care (therapy, boundaries, rest).

The Quiet Rebellion of Choosing Yourself

Putting your needs first is revolutionary in a world that profits from your exhaustion. As therapist Jennifer Finch says, “healthy selfishness” isn’t greed—it’s fuel for showing up fully in life. This could mean:

• Declining requests guilt free

• Taking a mental health day

• Choosing therapy over trends

• Valuing sleep over hustle

“The best self care simplifies. Support your body’s natural needs—nothing more.” — Dr. Azadeh Shirazi

Practical Tools to Practice Guilt Free Self Care

Start small with these science backed ideas:

1. Calm Your Body & Mind

• Feeling scattered? Sip Holy Basil Tea—proven to lower stress hormones. Pair with our Organic Lavender Essential Oil in your diffuser for deeper calm.

• Overwhelmed thoughts? Our Five Minute Journal builds gratitude in just minutes daily. Studies show journaling cuts anxiety by 30%.

• Holding tension? Try dry brushing with our Natural Bristle Brush to release stress and boost circulation before showers.

2. Build Stronger Boundaries

• Struggle to say no? Keep our Stress Less Cards handy—quick mindset shifts for chaotic moments.

• Digitally drained? Silence notifications for 30 minutes. Swap scrolling with our Matcha Face Mask—antioxidants repair screen stressed skin.

3. Grow Through Community

Self care isn’t solo work. Healing amplifies when we share stories. Try:

• Creating a Gratitude Wall at home

• Gifting our Bergamot Bath Bombs to a friend needing calm

Your Permission Slip

True self care isn’t about pretty products—it’s rewriting the lie that your needs are burdensome. Start today: sip that tea undisturbed. Buy the body butter. Protect your energy.

Ready to embrace rebellious self care?Explore Nervous System Support Oils →Discover Boundary Building Journals →Find Anxiety Relief Tools →

Loving yourself isn’t selfish—it’s how you love the world better.