How to maximize your self care in just a few simple steps
- Ebony Mcnair
- Aug 11
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 16
Let’s be honest — most of us think we’re “doing self-care” when in reality, we’re just sprinkling small moments of relief into a schedule that’s already overloaded. Lighting a candle after a stressful day is nice, but if you’re constantly feeling drained, overextended, or disconnected from yourself, it’s a sign that your self-care plan is missing something deeper.
That’s exactly why I created my Self-Care Assessment Workbook — and for the month of August, you can download it for free.
The Problem with Surface-Level Self-Care
We live in a world that sells self-care as bubble baths and face masks — but true self-care is about creating a system that supports your mind, body, and spirit every day, not just when you’re running on fumes. Without assessing where you’re really at, you’ll keep repeating the same patterns that leave you exhausted.
Why an Assessment Changes Everything
This workbook isn’t just a list of “self-care ideas.” It’s an 8-page guided reflection that helps you:
Pinpoint your biggest sources of stress and energy drain.
Identify your emotional and physical needs right now.
Create a personalized self-care plan that’s realistic and sustainable.
It’s like holding up a mirror to your habits, your boundaries, and your well-being — then mapping out what to do next.
How to Use the Workbook for Real Results
🤫Set aside quiet time. Light a candle, grab a pen, and make this a sacred check-in with yourself.
🍬Answer honestly. This is for your eyes only, so there’s no need to sugarcoat your truth.
📆Revisit monthly. The more you assess your needs, the easier it becomes to catch burnout before it starts.
Your Free Download — August Only
For the entire month of August, I’m gifting this workbook to my community because I believe self-care should be intentional, not accidental.
Give yourself permission to pause, assess, and realign. This is your chance to make self-care a lifestyle — not a last resort.