As a therapist and just a normal person in my day to day, I understand how difficult it is to care for ourselves well in the current state of the world. There are so many demands for our time, attention, and energy and it feels harder than ever to prioritize self-care...and yet that also means it's all the more important to prioritize self-care. It's a tricky bind! We hear over and over again that self-care is important and we sometimes end up feeling like it's another thing we’re doing wrong or aren’t good enough at. Here are the 5 essential mindset shifts needed to improve your self care.