Why people need to focus on self even if committed in any relationship/married.
Dr. Priya Chandak
September 14, 2024. 4 minute Read
The majority of young people, for a variety of reasons, think of self-negligence as ‘normal’ and something to be managed or endured. But should we carry this legacy forward?
Now, consider this: did you neglect your needs and self-care while in a relationship with your loved one?
Well, if you did, you are not alone! At times, we are so much oversharing personal lives with other individuals that we forget there is a life beyond them, and there are relationships that have the potential to be nurtured.
We often ignore the “self” while nurturing a relationship with other people.
It’s important to strike a balance. To nurture and prioritise our relationships, we sometimes need to pay more attention to our own needs. Remember to allocate some me-time, because a healthy relationship is one where both partners are taking care of themselves.
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Thus, in this article, we will learn the importance of self-care in any relationship or marriage and try to find effective strategies to priorities ourselves first with The One Liner.
Lack of self-care can make individuals susceptible to stress, burnout, and poor school-life/ work-life balance.
Thus, prioritizing personal development allows you to grow with a balanced life and healthy relationships.
Staying balanced is tough, but focusing on your personal growth is as important as caring for your relationship with someone.
A Healthy Relationship Involves Two Independent Individuals.
Why focus on self?
This is challenging,but focusing on yourself is very important while being in relationship due to several reasons:
1. Fosters personal growth and development
In any relationship, a partner’s growth positively impacts the development of other partners. One is not obligated to find fulfilment solely through their partner’s success. Their personal growth and achievements can significantly benefit their relationship as well.
So, when in a relationship, each of us must work on our personal development and growth and try to find our goals and keys to success.
2. Improves our emotional and mental health
Mental health is personal, so it is essential for us to examine our mental and emotional well-being.
Proactively integrating self-care skills, techniques, and strategies into daily social work practice is crucial to prevent compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma.
Self-care is a crucial factor for maintaining your emotional and mental health. It would protect you from mental breakdown, depression and any emotional turmoil. In fact, in recent VMA’s 2024, Ketty Perry said it is essential to focus on improving our mental health for long-term success.
3. Stay Independent
Healthy relationships are built on a foundation of mutual respect and independence. When both partners focus on their identities and needs, they contribute to a balanced and supportive dynamic.
So, one needs to focus on becoming independent financially and emotionally to avoid burdening their partners with their problems. This prevents the individuality of both partners and strengthens their relationships.
4. Never Lose Your identity In a Relationship
Remember! When christina Yang in Grey’s Anatomy, said once,
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Don’t Let What He Wants Eclipse What You Need. He’s Very Dreamy, But He’s Not The Sun. You Are
One risk of neglecting personal needs for the sake of a relationship is the potential loss of individual identity. Over time, focusing solely on the relationship can lead to a diminished sense of self and personal purpose. By focusing on your needs and aspirations, you ensure that you remain true to yourself and continue to grow as an individual.
5. Set a positive example
Focusing on your self-care also sets a positive example for your partner. When both partners are committed to their growth and well-being, they foster an environment where each person feels supported and valued. This mutual encouragement can lead to a more dynamic and supportive relationship.
How to foster self care?
1. Pursue your hobbies
Pursuing hobbies can make us engaged in an activity that makes us happy.It can provide a creative aspect in life and help us make time for ourselves.
2. Regularly Engage in Exercises
Exercise keeps us healthy and strong and meditation makes our mind strong.It reduces stress, improves health conditions, improves diet and keeps us high on energy.
3. Keep prioritising sleep
We often ignore appropriate sleeping time while working. No screen time post 11:00 PM should be the rule anyhow in a relationship. Remember! A radiating skin needs a sound sleep of seven-eight hours.
Adequate and restful sleep each night,ensures better mental and physical health.
Studies have shown that incomplete sleep time has a hazardous effect on our health.
4. Eat Healthy
Healthy eating means a healthy life. We often don’t follow proper meal time and the quality of meals we are having is degrading day by day.
Maintaining a balanced diet , rich in nutrients,will not only help in maintaining good physical health but also mental health.
5. Practice meditation, mindfulness and relaxation:
Meditation is a key step to balance our body, mind, and soul. When we examine the power that meditation has over the spirit, the spirit’s influence over the mind, and then the mind’s influence over mental and physical health, it is made plain to us the interconnectedness of all aspects of the complete person.
Meditation, mindfulness and relaxation exercise helps in relieving stress and provides mental clarity.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion
Focus on Self!
Focusing on yourself and caring for yourself is not just a routine, but a path to freedom. It is essential for healthy relationships and a balanced, peaceful life.It supports personal growth and development, maintaining good mental and emotional health, and fostering independence. By following effective strategies such as meditation, exercises,hobbies, healthy eating, and quality sleep, you can liberate yourself from dependency and lead a more harmonious and healthy life.
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