Often later than sooner, we find that we cannot take care of others if we are not taking care of ourselves. Self-care isn’t about having your life completely together; it’s about being on a path toward treating yourself well and watching your end goals get closer. Self-care happens one action at a time, and it’s not anything that you can graduate from. Treating yourself with love and respect is an ongoing process, that allows you to give back to the world around you. Know when to pause. Self-care is not an obstacle, it is a necessity.