More often than not, when we talk about self-care, we are already badly in need of some. Many people find it difficult to even acknowledge that they have needs and allow themselves to focus on them. I believe self-care is not just about regular routines, such as meditation, rest, physical activity and connection with others, although these are really important. For me, the art of self-care is in recognising our needs and responding to them as they come rather than committing to strict “healthy habits”. So how do we go about applying self-care to life and fitting it into our already busy schedules?