The Self-Care Moment That Changed Everything—And Why I Wish I’d Started Sooner

Hey beautiful, I’m Bethany—a busy mum, wife, daughter, and friend who spent years putting everyone else first. My days were a non-stop cycle of school drop-offs, errands, work, and making sure everyone else was taken care of.

And somewhere along the way, I stopped taking care of myself.

I told myself it was fine. That this was just life. That self-care was something I’d get to one day—when things finally slowed down.

But they never did. And before I knew it, I barely recognised the woman staring back at me in the mirror.

I told myself I was fine. That this was just life—that self-care was a luxury I didn’t have time for.

But then one day, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror.

And I barely recognised the woman looking back at me.

The fine lines. The tired, dull skin. The way my face just didn’t look the same anymore.

It wasn’t even about vanity—I just looked worn out. Like my outside was finally catching up to how I felt inside.

I remember thinking, I used to look so fresh. So alive. Where did that go?

And more importantly—How did I let this happen?

I Tried Everything, Hoping Something Would Work

That night, I did what any of us would do—I started Googling.

I read article after article, looking for anything that would help me feel like myself again.

Burned my skin.

Felt fancy but made no difference.

Sure, great in theory, but I needed more than that.

I thought about it, but honestly, the idea of freezing my face scared me.

I didn’t want to change my face.

I just wanted to feel good in my skin again.

I Needed Something That Fit Into My Life—Not Another Overwhelming Routine

I was already stretched thin. I didn’t have time for a complicated skincare routine that involved layering ten different serums or booking expensive treatments every few weeks.

I needed something simple, something easy, something that actually worked.

That’s when I came across LED light therapy.

At first, I brushed it off.

A face mask that stimulates collagen and smooths skin with light? Sounded ridiculous.

But then I read about how NASA developed red light therapy to help astronauts heal wounds and regenerate skin cells.

And how dermatologists were using it in high-end clinics to help with fine lines, dullness, and skin repair.

And then I thought… What if it actually works?

So, I ordered one.

The First Time I Used It, I Almost Laughed

There I was, sitting on my bed in a glowing red face mask, scrolling my phone, looking like something out of a sci-fi movie.

But for once, I was doing something for me.

And after a few weeks, I noticed something strange.

Not all at once. Not overnight. But little by little, my skin started changing.

It felt smoother.

Brighter.

Like it was waking up after years of running on autopilot.

I wasn’t looking for perfection—I just wanted to look like me again. And slowly, I was.

But the craziest part?

It wasn’t just my skin that changed.

Taking those 10 minutes for myself every night made me realize how much I had been neglecting myself.

I Wasn’t Just Taking Care of My Skin—I Was Taking Care of Me

For the first time in years, I had something that was mine.

Not for my kids. Not for my husband. Not for anyone else.

Just for me.

And that feeling? That was everything.

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s How We Keep Showing Up

I don’t have hours to dedicate to self-care. And I know you probably don’t either.

But here’s what I’ve learned:

We spend so much time pouring into everyone else, but if we never take a second to refill our own cup—eventually, there’s nothing left to give.

And it’s not about skincare. It’s about doing one small thing for yourself every day.

Even if it’s just 10 minutes, sitting in bed, letting your skin soak up a little light.

Because you deserve that. We all do.

If You’re Reading This Thinking, ‘I Feel Like That Too’—You’re Not Alone

I wish I could go back and tell past me, you’re allowed to take care of yourself too.

I can’t do that. But I can tell you.

💖 Make time for yourself, even when it feels impossible.

💖 Give yourself permission to feel good in your own skin.

💖 You are worth the effort.

And whatever that looks like for you—whether it’s an LED mask, a cup of tea in peace, or just **one deep breath where nobody needs you for a second—**take it.

Because you deserve to feel good too.

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