Why self-care is not selfish

I’m always reminded of the announcement on airplanes. You’re excited. You’re getting ready to rise into the atmosphere and fly thousands of miles away on vacation, or for work, or to start a new life in a different part of the world. But first, we must listen to the safety demonstration before we take off into the bright blue yonder.

Now, I know how to work the seatbelts. I know my seat doubles as a flotation…