Self Care is Essential

The thing I stress the most to my clients is self-care, self-care, self-care! The more depleted you are, the harder it is to heal.....you have to fuel your tank! It's important thing to remember is self-care is very individualized --- some people love a good run and it helps them clear their heads; for me it's torture! :-) Find what works for you. Here are some options to get you started:

Physical Self-Care:

·         Get enough sleep

·         Wear clothes that make you feel confident and beautiful

·         Get physical – walking, swimming, jogging, dancing, yoga, sports

·         Get a massage/manicure/pamper yourself

·         Take care of your health – go to the doctor when needed

·         Eat healthy food

·         Walk barefoot in the yard or park – ground yourself in the Earth

·         Soak your feet

·         Drink plenty of water

Emotional Self-Care:

·         Spend time with people who lift you up

·         Learn your triggers

·         Give yourself permission to cry

·         Watch funny movies or videos

·         Don’t ignore your emotions – feel what you need to feel

·         Surround yourself with inspiration

·         Create boundaries as needed

·         Nurture your dreams

·         Ask for help as needed

·         Use affirmations

·         Read

Psychological Self-Care:

·         Journal/take time for reflection

·         Therapy

·         Create – paint, write, draw, dance, knit

·         Get out in nature

·         Engage your senses

·         Read a self-help book

Personal Self-Care:

·         Goal setting

·         Figure out what you want in life

·         Make a vision board

·         Foster friendships

·         Look up places online that you’ve always wanted to visit and daydream --- or plan!

·         Take a social media break

·         Learn a new skill

·         Write yourself a love letter

·         De-clutter or redecorate

·         Celebrate your achievements big and small

Spiritual Self-Care:

·         Watch the sunrise/sunset

·         Meditate

·         Pray/go to church

·         Volunteer

·         Utilize labyrinths (https://labyrinthsociety.org/virtual-labyrinth-walk)