Take the Nap: Self-Care Is the Real Power Move

Let’s talk about self-care — that thing we all say we’re gonna do but somehow it keeps sliding to the bottom of the to-do list. You know what I mean — we’ll miss meals, skip rest, run on caffeine and prayer, and still try to hold the world together like we’re made of titanium.

But here’s the truth: you can’t live a life of victory if you’re constantly running on empty.  

Even Jesus took naps. (Yes, I said it. Go check the Bible — that man knew when to get in the boat and take a nap!)

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — It’s Smart

Somewhere along the way, we got tricked into thinking that self-care is selfish — that taking time for you means you don’t care about others.  

Listen, let me tell you — self-care is not selfish, it’s strategy!  When you pour into yourself first, you’re better equipped to pour into others without losing your mind.  

You show up with more peace, more patience, more clarity — and yes, even that glow that comes from a good night’s sleep and a quiet moment with God.  

So no, it’s not selfish to rest. It’s wise.  And if you’re waiting for permission to take care of yourself… here it is. Permission granted!  

When You Value Yourself, You Set the Standard

When you start treating yourself like you matter, the world starts taking notes.  If you don’t see your own worth, you’ll keep accepting relationships, jobs, and situations that don’t see it either.  Self-care is how you tell yourself, “I’m valuable.” It’s how you tell others, “I’m not accepting less than what God says I deserve.”  

So go ahead — take that walk, light that candle, say no without writing a whole essay about why.  

Because when you value yourself, you raise the bar. And when you raise the bar, people either rise up to meet it or fall away — and either way, your peace wins.  

Taking Care of You Helps You Take Care of Them

Let’s be real — we all want to be that person who shows up strong for everybody. But you can’t show up for others if you’ve been neglecting yourself.  

If you’re running on fumes, you’re not giving people your best — you’re giving them what’s left.  When you take care of you, you love better. You listen better. You laugh more. You respond instead of react.

So instead of saying, “I don’t have time for self-care,” start saying, “I don’t have time not to.”  Because the more you fill your own cup, the more you’ve got to share with everyone else.  

So take that nap. Turn off that phone. Laugh at your own jokes. (Yes, even if you’re the only one laughing — I do it all the time!)