Why does self-care sometimes feel so hard?

If we were to talk about the usefulness of setting aside some time for yourself, we would probably all agree that it is good, and in many cases a necessary action.

It is necessary to recharge your batteries at the end of a tiring day or at a stressful time in your life and to feel nourished and fulfilled.

And yet, being aware of the benefits that can come from a regenerating break is in most cases not enough to give yourself the permission to take one.

On the contrary, the thought of stopping or carving out a moment of solitude can trigger fears, feelings of guilt, and worries.

Today I want to tell you why for so many people, and probably for you too (?), it can be difficult to allow yourself some ME time.

Fear of disappointing others

In the stories I listen to, I can see how the difficulty of carving out some time for yourself is often linked to the difficulty of establishing boundaries to the requests of others, and then also of respecting and enforcing them.

There is nothing wrong with allowing yourself an evening alone to watch an entire season of a TV series or spending the day pampering yourself.