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Taking Time for You: 5 Remarkable Benefits of Practicing Self-Care
Self-care is more than a trendy buzzword, it is a practice that could transform your life.
By Sogo Adeleke
If you’re like the rest of the world right now, chances are you need some serious self-care. It’s clear that the state of many Americans’ well-being is currently being challenged. While we can’t change the current state of the world, we can do some introspection and take care of ourselves.
By now you’ve probably heard people talk non-stop about self-care. But what about the benefits? How can self-care transform your well-being? Is it really what it’s cracked up to be?
Today we delve deep into the benefits of self-care.
What Are the Benefits of Self-Care?
Many think that self-care only yields short-term benefits, but science proves otherwise. Check some of the long-lasting rewards of self-care:
1. Reduces Your Risk of Heart Attack
Practicing a little self-care every day can make an impact on your overall health. How? It triggers a relaxation response, which helps fight chronic stress. By now you already know the negative effects of stress, especially for Black men.
