Because You Care -Benefits of Taking Care of Mind & Body - We all know that taking care of yourself, both mentally and physically, is imperative to your survival and your ability to thrive. However, no one really discusses the specifics of what self-care does for you. As a human being, our minds and bodies are constantly working overtime to keep us a fit and healthy as they possibly can, and the least we can do is return the favor to keep them firing on all cylinders.