"Self-Care Isn’t a Reward. It’s Part of the Process"

Rewards can motivate us to keep working hard.

They’re the light at the end of the tunnel.

But the problem is, many of us use basic comfort as a reward.

We postpone taking care of ourselves when that’s actually crucial to our productivity.

It’s part of the process.

Rewarding yourself with an indulgence is one thing.

I don’t call nourishment a “reward,” but that’s what it becomes.

The carrot at the end of the stick.

But if I took the time to refuel myself, work would probably come a lot easier.

We know that it’simportant to take breaks.