Why Self-Care Feels so Hard (And How to Make it EASY!)

"I Should Take Better Care of Myself…" (Sound Familiar?)

How many times have you thought to yourself, I really should take better care of myself… but then life happens, and your self-care is the first thing to go?

It’s almost too predictable, right?

You start the day with good intentions, maybe even put “me time” on your to-do list. But then someone needs something, another task pops up, and before you know it, the day is gone—and once again, you’re last on your own priority list.

💛 I see you, and I get you. Because I used to be exactly the same way.

For years, I thought self-care meant things like bubble baths, yoga classes, and long walks. But when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and just trying to make it through the day… those things can feel like more work instead of a solution.

The truth? Self-care isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.

And today, I want to show you how to make self-care easy, even when life gets life-y!

Why Self-Care Feels Hard (It’s Not Your Fault)

If you’ve ever felt guilty for prioritizing yourself, you’re not alone.

• Maybe you feel like you have to make up for lost time after being in treatment.
• Maybe you were taught that putting yourself first is selfish.
• Or maybe self-care feels too big, too overwhelming, too time-consuming.

Let’s reframe that.

💡 Think of your body like a phone with a broken charger. No matter how hard you try, it won’t charge until you find the right way to recharge it.

If you’ve been feeling drained, exhausted, or stuck, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong—it’s because you haven’t learned the right way to recharge for where you are today.

What If Self-Care Wasn’t "One More Thing" on Your List?

Most of us wait until we’re completely depleted before we finally take a break. But self-care isn’t about taking time away from your responsibilities—it’s about making sure you have the energy to show up for them in the first place.

✨ And here’s the secret: Self-care doesn’t have to be big. It can be as simple as:

✅ Drinking a glass of water while your coffee brews.

✅ Taking 10 seconds to close your eyes before switching tasks.

✅ Wrapping yourself in a cozy sweater or blanket for an instant mood boost.

Small moments like these top up your energy so you don’t run on empty.

The Teapot Analogy: A New Way to See Self-Care

You’ve probably heard the phrase “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” But let’s take it a step further.

💡 Instead of a cup, imagine yourself as a teapot.

All day long, you’re pouring your energy into others—your family, your friends, your work, even your pets. And that’s beautiful. But what happens when your teapot runs dry?

You’re left feeling:
❌ Exhausted
❌ Resentful
❌ Completely tapped out

But when you fill your teapot regularly, you don’t just have energy for yourself—you have even more to give to the people and things you love.

So the real question isn’t “Should I take better care of myself?” The question is:

✨ How will I top up my teapot today?

Start Making Self-Care Easy Today (With This Free Guide!)

If self-care has always felt like another chore, I want to change that for you.

That’s why I created The Ultimate Self-Care Resource: A Simple Tool to Reclaim Your Energy—a free, interactive guide designed specifically for breast cancer survivors (but helpful for anyone who struggles with self-care).

✨ Download it here & start practicing easy, doable self-care today

Because you, my friend, deserve to feel good again, and nobody else can do this for you.