🔋 Is Your Self-Care Battery Running on 1%?

We all have one. Not the iPhone—we mean your self-care battery. And no, there’s no charger you can plug into the wall while binge-watching true crime and ignoring texts (although tempting, we know). Just like your phone, your mind and body need recharging, too—and most of us are unknowingly draining our emotional batteries faster than a group chat on fire.

📉 Self-Care Drain: The Sneaky Culprits

Recent studies (like those from the American Psychological Association) show that neglecting self-care increases stress, emotional exhaustion, and even physical illness. Yet many of us still fall into habits that quietly deplete us:

🙃 People-pleasing – Saying “yes” while your inner voice screams “please no”
📆 Overcommitting – Because your calendar looks better when it's crying
🎯 Perfectionism – Spoiler: No one is perfect—not even me (and I’m a therapist)
📱 Digital overload – Scrolling until your eyeballs beg for mercy
🔁 Comparison loops – “Why don’t I have my life together like them?” ← Stop that.
💬 Chronic stress or illness – Constantly powering through without recharging

🔌 So How Do We Recharge?

Don’t worry—this isn’t about bath bombs and bubble wrap (unless that’s your thing). Here’s how to plug back into your real self-care:

🛑 Set boundaries – Say no. Mean it. Protect your peace.
🙋‍♀️ Ask for help – It’s not weakness. It’s wisdom.
🎨 Do things you enjoy – Craft. Hike. Bake bread. Paint rocks. Whatever brings you joy.
📝 Practice gratitude – It rewires your brain for more positive focus.
😂 Laugh. Seriously. – Laughter boosts mood, reduces stress hormones, and makes life less... dramatic.
🌿 Spend time alone – Solitude isn’t selfish. It’s soul fuel.

If your self-care battery is running low, take it as a sign—it’s not laziness, it’s maintenance. You are not a machine. You’re a whole, complex, amazing human. You deserve to recharge, refill, and reconnect with what makes you feel alive.

Need help identifying what’s draining your energy or how to reset? TDT Counseling Services is here to help you plug back into you.