If you’re going to take care of yourself with self-care activities – don’t feel guilty.
Who cares what others will think! Drop the guilt around self-care and give yourself permission to take care of yourself first!
You know, on the airplane, when the stewardess’s directions include putting your oxygen mask on first before helping others. This is precisely how self-care works. You come first.
Here’s a list of some everyday self-care activities that may spark your interest.
No matter what, look at self-care options as a priority and find ways to include them often.
- Chiropractor
- Massage
- Acupressure
- Facials
- Mani-Pedi
- Loud/Soft Music
- Reading a Romance Novel
- More sleep (take a nap)
- Meditate or sit with your thoughts
- Epsom salt bath
- Juice Cleanse
- Walk in Nature
Having a daily self-care practice, you will find you are more rested, alert, focused, and simply feel good.
If you are feeling stressed, overworked, burning the candle at both ends, it will only last for so long before it catches up with you. Find the time and allow yourself to refuel, rejuvenate, and take the extra time to rest.
Start from where you are and know that over time you will have better mental and physical wellbeing.
So why not take time for YOU! When you are inspired to do something for YOU, then do it – unapologetically.
Self-care, by definition, is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s well being and happiness, particularly during periods of stress – you are worth the time.
Take care of Yourself! for you it is worth it.
