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What does it mean?
It redefines time spent helping others as time well spent for oneself.
In plain terms
Helping others counts as self-care.
What can you take from it?
Giving time to others benefits you too.

Where it applies

  • volunteering
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • help a neighbor
  • donate time

Questions to consider

  • Is all time with others wasted?
  • How do you measure self-worth?

Another view

It may excuse neglecting personal needs.

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