Relevant Magazine

‘Self-Care’ Wasn’t Meant to Be a Solo Practice
Wednesday, July 9, 2025Scroll Instagram and you’ll find a curated parade of pastel journals, bubble baths and solo “healing” rituals under soft lo-fi beats. It’s marketed as a personal retreat: withdraw, unplug, recenter — alone. The message is clear: to take care of yourself, you need to isolate yourself. Draw boundaries. Light a candle. Close the door. Heal.…