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Why Self Care is Important
The need for self-care is important because it helps us withstand the pressures we encounter on a daily basis. If we are not rendering care to ourselves, we are not able to manage our lives and businesses in the best possible way. In essence at the heart of self-care is you and quite simply you deserve self-care.
What is Self-Care
What is self-care you might ask.? It is simply taking the time to make sure you are taking care of yourself in the best possible way. It is taking the time to nurture yourself- mind, body and spirit. You are ministering to the whole body. Some may think that exercise alone is self-care but that is part of it. That takes care of some of the physical components of self-care.
Stress is all around us and it can take a mental toll on us. It is important to take the time to find healthy ways to manage stress. For me that is where prayer comes in. It is a way to direct your thoughts and energy to a more peaceful and calming place.
There are also many soothing music and background noises that can serve to assist in ushering in calm from the stresses of the day. I recently attended a yoga class and found some useful breathing techniques. I enjoyed them so much that I have begun to use some of them throughout the day.
The Personal Benefits of Self-Care
The personal benefit of self-care is that you become more in tune with your body. You are able to be more fully present in your daily activities. Your productivity increases because you have more energy, and this hopefully should impact your concentration. This is great for those of us who operate our business because creativity is at the heart of focusing and growing our brand. The Value of a Positive Attitude
Setting up a Self-Care Routine
Like most routines it begins with the first step. Think about what you currently are doing to render selfcare and then plan out the steps necessarily go about making selfcare a priority. Then set a realistic goal and how you plan to go about engaging in self-care on a regular basis.
Take the time to revisit how well you are doing with managing your selfcare goals.
Don’t make it too heavy, try and keep it fun and reward yourself with special treats and pats on the back just as you would a friend.
The importance of self-care is to in my opinion is to be good to yourself. Many times, we can be better to others than we are to ourselves. This should not be the case. Make sure the love and care you extend to others you extend to yourself. This is self-care and self-love in action which is at the heart of selfcare. It is love of self. This is not to be confused with being selfish or self-centered but a healthy respect and honor for yourself.
As you renew your commitment to self care, indulge in what you enjoy that adds happiness and relaxation to your life. Connect with family and friends that make you feel special and valued and hopefully emerge with the added benefits of what real self-care can bring to your life. Until next week my readers continue…. Living your Dreams out Loud
