What to Do About Self-Care Fatigue

April 23, 2021

These days, most of us are inundated with information about the importance of self-care. Whether it’s a post on Facebook or an email from human resources, somebody is telling us that we need to find time for ourselves. But in a time of unprecedented stress and prolonged uncertainty, many are feeling worn down by all this sunny self-talk.

Still, self-care really is critical, and if you’re feeling overwrought, it may be time to seek out resources to up your motivation and renew your energy. We spoke with Lourival Baptista-Neto, MD, who oversees CopeColumbia alongside colleagues in the Department of Psychiatry. Baptista joined us for a conversation on what to do when you’re just plain tired of hearing about self-care. 

You can read the full interview here.