We are mid-way through this year and moving toward the end of summer. Back to school displays are showing their faces with products in every imaginable place. How are your plans for summer going?
Oftentimes we tell ourselves we are practicing self-care — taking time out to do things we really want to do, pampering, resting, meditating, eating better, establishing an exercise routine, etc. Time passes and those ideas and lists pass with time.
If we do not take the time for ourselves, we are actually practicing
“self abuse” which may include
- trying to be perfect
- pleasing others
- thinking we should be and do more
- not allowing others to support and assist us
- feeling rushed, tired and lethargic
Take the time NOW to commit to giving yourself the #self care you need and deserve. You will thank yourself for thinking enough of yourself to give yourself this gift.
A walk in the park to get back in touch with nature; a dinner date at your favorite restaurant with your favorite person — that would be YOU; a massage or a manicure/pedicure; a new hairstyle, using a different mode of transportation just to change things up a bit are some ideas that you can do just for you and your health and well being.
Self care starts with small repeated steps. You deserve this and so much more.
Let me know how it goes and what you are committed to continue doing just for you.
Joy and light,
Angela