Why do I tuck my cat in but not myself?
Every night, I carefully tuck my cat Luna into her favorite blanket, fluff her little pillow, and dim the lights for optimal sleep vibes. Meanwhile, I collapse into bed still wearing yesterday's clothes, scrolling my phone until 2 AM.
She gets a proper bedtime routine. I get whatever chaos my brain decides to serve up.
I'll spend 20 minutes making sure she's perfectly comfortable, but can't remember the last time I gave myself that kind of care. She has three different blankets depending on mood. I have one sad comforter that's seen better decades.
The irony hits hard when I realize my cat lives a more balanced life than I do. She gets her 16 hours of sleep, regular meals, and genuine attention to comfort. I get anxiety, caffeine, and constant guilt that I'm not doing enough.
Maybe it's time I started treating myself like I treat my cat. Starting with actual bedtime routines that don't involve doom-scrolling.
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