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How Self-Care Changes As We Age [Infographic]

Anne

Jan 30, 2020

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Self-care changes as we age, just like almost everything else. Nothing stays the same forever. We change jobs, go through breakups, we make new friends. Our weekend activities change as we get older. When we’re younger, we might spend them partying with friends. As new parents, we spend them at kids’ birthday parties. Once our kids are older, we plan weekend getaways with friends or partners.

Embrace the Self Care Change

It only makes sense that our self-care would change as we age, too. Our physical, psychological, and emotional needs all transform over the years. The key is learning how to adapt, how to practice conscious self-care, and to be the GR8EST versions of ourselves that we can be.

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Anne is a GR8NESS Contributing Writer, covering mental health, self-development, body, health, and pet care. She believes that self-betterment comes from addressing all aspects of the mind, body, and soul. When she’s not writing, you will definitely find her giving her dog belly rubs and reading the first half of every book she buys.

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