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6 Myths About Self-Care (That Can Be Quietly Sabotaging Your Growth)

July 20, 20251 min read

👉We already know self-care matters. But let’s be honest, most of what’s sold to us as “self-care” is either surface-level or laced with guilt.

🤲 Real self-care isn’t indulgent. It’s foundational. But only if we stop believing the myths.


📌 6 MYTHS ABOUT SELF-CARE
(That Can Be Quietly Sabotaging Your Growth)


1. “Self-care means spa days and face masks.”

→ Truth: It can be, but real self-care is often boundaries, sleep, food, movement, and saying no.

2.“I should be able to power through without it.”→ Truth: You can, but at what cost? Working hard without rest equals burnout.

3. “When I finish my to-do list, I’ll rest.”→ Truth: There is no finish line. The rest has to be scheduled like any other priority.

4. “Self-care looks the same every day.” → Truth: What you need changes. Some days it’s stillness, others it’s action. Tune in.

5. “If I need this much self-care, something’s wrong with me.” → Truth: No. You’re not broken, you’re listening. That’s a strength.

6. “It’s only self-care if it’s relaxing.” → Truth: Therapy, hard conversations, deep work—that’s self-care too. Growth isn’t always calm.

Self-care isn’t a reward for overworking. It’s part of how you sustain the life you’re building.

Start by asking: 🧭 What do I actually need today to feel like myself again?

🌟Then honor it, even for 10 minutes. That’s the shift.

🧡 When the life gets too busy, try a quiet reset. Download my free mini-guide to begin: https://successmindsetclub.com/3-minute-reset

You’ve got this! 🫶


Keep shining and keep smiling! 🌟

Have a super powerful day! ✨


Natalie
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Natalie O’Rourke is the founder of Success Mindset Club and creator of the Rise Into Freedom™ framework. Once a young mum at rock bottom, she made the choice to rise, to learn, and to grow — a decision that transformed her life and inspired her mission. Today, she helps new entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and side-hustlers cut through overwhelm and build businesses that feel simple, aligned, and free. Through her step-by-step Rise Into Freedom™ system, Natalie blends mindset, strategy, and supportive tools to guide others toward clarity, confidence, and lasting success.

Natalie O'Rourke - creator of the Rise Into Freedom™

Natalie O’Rourke is the founder of Success Mindset Club and creator of the Rise Into Freedom™ framework. Once a young mum at rock bottom, she made the choice to rise, to learn, and to grow — a decision that transformed her life and inspired her mission. Today, she helps new entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and side-hustlers cut through overwhelm and build businesses that feel simple, aligned, and free. Through her step-by-step Rise Into Freedom™ system, Natalie blends mindset, strategy, and supportive tools to guide others toward clarity, confidence, and lasting success.

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