Self-Care and Allyship: Why Taking Care of Yourself Empowers You to Show Up for Others
First off, I wanted to say thank you for welcoming me into your inbox! It is such an honour to be able to share with you my viewpoints about self-care. I hope that you’re finally getting the hang of it!
In a world that often demands action and advocacy, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The fight for equity, justice, and inclusion requires consistent effort, and being an effective ally means showing up, listening, and standing in solidarity. But how can you be there for others if you’re not taking care of yourself first?
The Connection Between Self-Care and Allyship
Self-care isn’t about selfishness or escape. It’s about maintaining your physical, emotional, and mental well-being, so you can show up as your most grounded, resilient self. When you prioritize self-care, you’re better equipped to engage in the emotional and cognitive work that allyship requires.
Advocacy is often emotionally taxing. Listening to experiences of discrimination, educating yourself on complex social issues, and challenging biases—both within yourself and others—takes energy. Without regular self-care, burnout becomes inevitable, leading to withdrawal and inaction.
Today’s challenge: Pause and reflect. How can you be a better #ally?
Stay fabulous!
Jocelyn
P.S.:. In case you missed one of the emails and posts, here is what I’ve shared so far:
Day 1 – https://yourfabva.com/blog…
Day 2 – https://yourfabva.com/blog…
Day 3 – https://yourfabva.com/blog…
Day 4 – https://yourfabva.com/blog…
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