Embracing the word "selfish" as a compliment rather than an insult marks a revolutionary shift in how we approach self-care and personal boundaries.

• Breaking free from constant permission-seeking behaviours like asking to take a shower or go out for dinner
• Letting go of mental calculations that track who "deserves" free time based on previous activities
• Redefining selfishness as a positive trait rather than something to avoid at all costs
• Understanding that women today spend 50% more time in "intense parenting" than in the 1970s despite equal workforce participation
• Recognising that a depleted, resentful version of yourself is the truly selfish offering to loved ones
• Creating an "and" rather than "either/or" approach to self-care—taking care of yourself not at others' expense but for everyone's benefit
• Embracing small acts of self-care as personal revolutions: taking vitamins, eating breakfast, getting proper sleep

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