💎 Self-Care vs. Indulgence: What’s the Difference?

There’s a big difference between true self-care and indulgence. ✨

💡 Self-care is proactive—it helps prevent burnout, supports mental health, and builds resilience.

💤Indulgence is reactive—it numbs stress for the moment but doesn’t restore you.

• Self-Care = Intentional practices that recharge your mind, body, and spirit.

  • Examples: therapy, setting boundaries, exercise, journaling, saying no.

• Indulgence = Short-term pleasures that may feel good in the moment, but don’t necessarily restore you.

  • Examples: binge-watching for hours, emotional spending, overworking “because it feels productive.”

• Key Point: Self-care sustains you. Indulgence distracts you. Both are okay, but only one builds long-term resilience.

  
  

"Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s strategy."

Both have their place. But if you’re running on empty, self-care is what will actually refill the tank.

👉 What’s one self-care habit that genuinely recharges you?

Pacific MFT Network helps professionals and leaders discover a version of strength that includes balance, resilience, and fulfillment with a focus on self care. https://www.pacificmft.com/therapist-info/meet-our-team

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