How to take back self-care from consumerism (Photo: iStock)
Self-care has become one of the most overused buzzwords of our time. Scroll through social media and you’ll find a glossy stream of bath bombs, luxury skincare and wellness retreats, all packaged as the ultimate way to “treat yourself.” Somewhere along the way, caring for your mind and body was rebranded into an image-friendly lifestyle, one that looks appealing online but rarely sustains our well-being.