5 Ways to Prioritize Self-care Without Guilt

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At some point, we started believing that laziness is not being productive every minute of the day. Work-life balance became nonexistent, and stress was a measure of success. Falling into this mindset leads to unhappiness, burnout, and ultimately a less productive state. Self-care can lead to finding the best version of ourselves.