Self-care /= spa visits (or at least not only spa visits)

We’re trained to think of self care as something you buy – it’s that expensive spa package gift card (sitting unused while you try to find a free weekend afternoon). Or that luxurious bubble bath (that you never take because cleaning the tub is too icky right now). The truth is, self care is not a special occasion treat. It’s finding what nourishes you. This column from Carolyn Hax is a classic and will change your life. Read more.