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What Happens When You Prioritise Self-care

The ups and downs of growth.

Angela
3 min readFeb 25, 2021
Photo by Simon Migaj on Unsplash

Your social circle becomes smaller

When you realise that it is time to focus on your needs and your goals, your social commitments change. You begin to focus on things and people that truly matter. You prefer not to get caught-up in the drama.

Some people will be disappointed

Some may be happy for you, and others will be disappointed. You are no longer pandering to what they want or need. That change in dynamic may be surprising. That’s okay. Keep doing you.

Your boundaries will make people uncomfortable

You are not easy to access anymore. You are able to draw a clear line of what you can and cannot do. You say no more often and are careful to take on more than you’re capable. You’re also more aware of the people you surround yourself with. Not everyone is invited to share your friendship.

Your habits will change

Rather than neglecting your needs and goals, your behaviour will change to reflect your new priorities. New habits, new you! Things that once felt comfortable are not an option. It’s time for growth. It’s time to adapt and adopt new habits that serve…

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Angela
Angela

Written by Angela

Your local well-being enthusiast! Thank you for being here and reading the words I write :)

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