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The importance of boundaries in real self-care
Real self-care leads to better mental and physical health outcomes compared to hedonic well-being, which focuses on pursuing pleasure or avoiding suffering. The first principle of real self-care is boundaries, as it creates space for considering values and taking up energy. Establishing boundaries is the most challenging but essential part of the self-care process, and it is a recurring skill to prioritize for mental well-being.