Why do you think it's so important for women in particular to take the time to focus on themselves and their health?
Biologically, women are the caregivers. Every human came from a woman. Women, by design, are constantly giving their life force to those around them. It is a beautiful gift, but something all women struggle with is feeling depleted by the constant taking of energy by those around us. My love language is acts of service, thus I often find myself overexerting to provide for the well-being of others in my life, leaving myself drained. It’s like the speech before the flight takes off, "one must secure their own oxygen mask before securing others." In order for women to be the magnificent life force and change makers we are, we must step back into a receiving energy and provide well-being for ourselves.
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