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“As women, we're busy. We're under stress and under pressure, and the expectations are so high for us, so the first thing to go is self-care.” quote by Tessa Virtue
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“As women, we're busy. We're under stress and under pressure, and the expectations are so high for us, so the first thing to go is self-care.”

Tessa Virtue

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2022 Olympic figure skating interview, NBC

Women face high expectations and stress, leading them to neglect self‑care first.

In simple terms: Busy women often sacrifice self‑care under pressure.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize self‑care despite demands.

Themes

stress expectations self‑care

Mood

anxious determined

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • family responsibilities
  • personal health
  • time management

Key Concepts

gender roles mental health work‑life balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you protect self‑care without guilt?
  • What small habit can you start today?
A Different Perspective

Self‑care can feel selfish when others depend on you.

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