At some time or another, we have all been told to practice self-care, but what
does that mean? Self-care is taking actionable steps in doing something that is mindful
and breathes life into you, but why is it important?
Imagine for a moment that your mind is a neighborhood, what do you see? Are
there kids playing? What color are the trees? Are there people around? Do you feel
comfortable? Would you feel safe to walk freely in this neighborhood?
Without self-care, our minds become dangerous and toxic to our well-being. Our
negative thoughts kill the trees, our self-doubt makes life grey, the stress of life can
leave us feeling alone.
Part of this battle is learning that self-care is not only what you do. An overlooked
part of self-care is really paying attention to how you are treating yourself. Are you hard
on yourself? Do you discourage yourself? Do you allow yourself the grace to try new
things and be bad at them at first? Are you taking care of your body? We can be our
own biggest critic. Showing yourself some grace and learning how to speak to yourself
in a kind way could do wonders in creating more space to deal with life more effectively.
Self-care does not have to be the same for everyone, and it is important to tailor
your routine to what helps you as an individual. Some people really enjoy time outdoors,
while others love being alone in their home reading a book. What you do does not
matter as long as it speaks to you and feeds your soul. Find something that allows you
to reconnect with you and the things or people that you love.
Life can be stressful, and it is so short. Why not enjoy it a little bit?
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