Transparency and Staying True to Your Emotions
When you’ve worn a mask for so long, it becomes your safe haven and your protector from all things bad in the world but, what it really is, is a crutch.
Setting Boundaries as Apart of Self Care
As someone who hopes to combat these internalized tendencies–the ones that tell me that I must be productive all the time–I tend to take that extra time to care for myself, and listen to my mind and body when I know it has reached its limits.