# Self-Care Isn't Selfish. Here's What It Actually Is.

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Podcast: [In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-your-right-mind-with-monique-rhodes-1104330)
Published: 2026-08-21T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 720

## Resource

You'd drive across a city at ten at night for someone you love, without a second's deliberation. Now try asking yourself for twenty minutes and watch how long that takes. This episode takes apart the belief that looking after yourself is something you have to earn, and offers a different definition entirely. Not a treat. Not an indulgence. Something much more useful, and much harder to argue with. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next… 👉 Take the Happiness Quiz at https://iintendtobehappy.com/ — it's a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what's actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back. Take the quiz here → https://iintendtobehappy.com/ Let's take this work deeper, together.

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