HEALTH IS WEALTH MAGAZINE
Mental Health & Emotional Healing
Tell Me How You Take Care of Yourself and I'll Tell You What Wound You're Trying to Heal
The Hidden Pain Behind Our Routines
Self-care is often seen as an act of love, a way to nurture ourselves and prioritize our well- being. But what if, deep down, the way we take care of ourselves reveals something more? What if our habits, rituals, and even obsessions are not just about feeling good but about masking, soothing, or compensating for deeper emotional wounds? The truth is, self-care can be both healing and a desperate attempt to cover up the scars we refuse to acknowledge. The way you care for yourself—whether through excessive exercise, strict diets, luxurious beauty routines, or even isolation—might be telling a story of pain you haven’t fully processed. 1. The Overachiever’s Self-Care: "I Must Be in Control" In this article, we will uncover how our self-care habits are often rooted in unresolved wounds, how to recognize them, and how to transform self-care into a truly healing practice rather than an escape. If your self-care routine is highly structured, disciplined, and almost obsessive—like meticulously counting calories, following rigid workout schedules, or needing every aspect of your day planned to perfection—you might be trying to heal from a past where you felt powerless.
🔹 The hidden wound: Lack of control in childhood, unpredictable environments, emotional neglect. 🔹 The illusion: If I control my body, my habits, and my time, nothing can hurt me again. 🔹 The cost: Anxiety, burnout, and a deep fear of losing control.
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Healing shift: Instead of using self-care as a way to dominate yourself, try surrendering. Introduce more flexibility into your routines and allow yourself to rest without guilt. Learn that true safety comes from self- trust, not rigid control.
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