In a world, the woman’s shoulders are burdened with endless expectations, self -interest turns from a personal choice to an existential necessity. A woman who is distributed between multiple roles – a head, a dedicated wife, an active working woman, and an active member of society – often puts herself at the end of her priority list, thinking that sacrifice without limits is the criterion of excellence, and that comfort is a kind of luxury.
But the psychological truth contradicts this belief. The World Health Organization has shown that women are the most vulnerable to depression and mood disorders. Research published in the American Journal of Psychiatry indicates that the reason is not limited to external pressures, but also includes the innate women of perfection, sacrifice and self -denial, which leaves them psychologically and exposed to internal collapse.
Here comes the detailed question: Is the woman’s interest in itself selfish?
The answer is simply: No, it is a courage in the face of a ruthless world, and a survivor cordon in the vicinity of challenges.
Self -care does not mean vanity or withdrawing from duties, but rather means restoring the balance between giving and merit. It begins from the inside, where psychological beauty stems from the inner peace, reconciliation with the self, and recognition of feelings, through liberating the soul from the burden of guilt and despair. Then it extends to the outside, where attention to good appearance becomes a mirror of internal vigilance, and a renewal of a sense of vitality and trust, especially with age or changing the stages.
But attention in particular is not complete without paying attention to the mind; The mind is like the body, needs continuous maintenance and renewal. Reading an inspiring book, learning a new skill, or engaging in an intellectual workshop or a cognitive course, not only raised from the level of awareness and trust, but also re -ignites the spark of life in the soul, and gives women a feeling of achievement and independence. Every moment granted to the mind is an investment in internal strength, and a resistance to mental stagnation that may be imposed by monotony or frustration.
Self -interest also requires strengthening the physical and spiritual side, such as engaging in activities that benefit the body, such as exercising, eating balanced, healthy nutrition, and practicing activities that nourish the soul, such as the practice of hobbies, such as writing, drawing, music, travel, or even passing through the experience of contemplative silence, simple but effective means in strengthening psychological immunity.
Perhaps the most important step in this path is to pay attention to the social aspect, such as moving away from the toxic relations in which women are drained without charge, and replacing them with social relations that overwhelm them with love, acceptance and moral support.
In conclusion, women’s interest in itself is not selfish or narcissistic, but rather a human right, and an investment in her psychological health that is reflected in her family and society.
A psychologically balanced woman means a happier family and a more prosperous society.
* University professor in psychology
