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Why is Taking Care of Your Mental Health So Important Nowadays? 3 Important Reasons by Julie Taeko

Not to state the obvious, but we’ve all “survived” a pandemic — some people in the USA are completely over it; others are worried about the new deltacron variant and future ones to come. Beyond the obvious, the next generation (Gen Z) are bringing stronger awareness of mental health to the forefront, setting boundaries, and taking no prisoners. Think Simone Biles — the best gymnast in the world right now — who refused to perform her life-threatening stunts due to her mental health not being in tip-top shape. And I salute her! We all need to learn from her bravery and learn to stick up for ourselves when it matters most. If she had injured herself, it wouldn’t have affected you or me, only her, her entire career, and her future. She made the best possible choice for herself and I’m so proud of her — even though I clearly don’t know her personally.