281 - Self-Discipline is Self-Care

Published: Dec. 22, 2023, 7:20 p.m.

\u201cIf you are tired, rest. It is not a sign of weakness, but a sign that you have been working hard and need to recharge.\u201d \n\u2014 Epictetus\n\nWhat do you think of when you hear the term \u201cself-care\u201d? Do you think of indulgences like triple chocolate ice cream or a bottle of wine? When you think of self-discipline, do you think of depriving yourself of the things you enjoy? Today I want dig a little deeper and think about what self-care really means and why it\u2019s important for us to take time out and pay some attention to ourselves.