Self Care Isn't About Rest Anymore, It's Performative Wellness And It Shows

Hey Visionaries! What does wellness actually look like when nobody is watching? In this video essay, we'll discuss the difference between relaxation and performative wellness. Social media has changed the way we think about self-care, health, mindfulness, rest and self-improvement. Wellness is often presented as beautiful morning routines, expensive products, meditation apps, strict nutrition & exercise, productivity and an endlessly optimizing our lifestyles. What happens when wellness becomes something we perform for others instead of something that we live and enjoy? As we conclude National Wellness Month, this is a deeper conversation about what it means to actually rest, recover, slow down and take care of yourself without turning your wellbeing into another achievement. I also explore authenticity, mindfulness and physical health, disability, vision loss and the pressure to constantly improve ourselves. Living with vision loss has also shaped the way I think about independence, health and what wellbeing means when your experience doesn't fit the polished wellness routines we see on social media. ▹▹▹ Subscribe for new videos weekly ◦ http://bit.ly/1PdQ95Z ツ Become a Member & Show Love    / @alishainc   Patreon   / alishainc   Instagram   / alishainc   TikTok   / alishainc   alishaofficial@gmail.com (Business Inquiries Only) •·················•················•·················•·················• ◍ ◍ ◍ 0:00 ◦ Intro 0:10 ◦ : ◦ : ◦ : ◦ : ◦ : ◦ : ◦ •·················•················•·················•·················• 👩🏾‍💻 Editing Time: 🎞️ Original Footage Length: 🫣 Living With Cone Rod Dystrophy