What is Self Care?

Self Care is about giving yourself the gift of wellness. This body is our vessel and temple. How we treat this temple reflects on our happiness and well being. So really, Self care is Self Love. It is taking time to love yourself.

I know when I don’t take time for myself It reflects on every part of my life, be it relationships, work, and most importantly my own connection with myself. It is so important to take time for YOU.
If you can’t do that for yourself, how could you possibly be able to do it with anyone else?

Some examples of Self Care:
• Exercising regularly – It has been proven to release stress. I find exercising is a huge energyrnrelease for me. I expel so much access energy that might have been accumulated during the week orrnday, and after exercising. It is also like a meditation for me and can be very centering.
• Going on a hike, re-connecting with nature can be extremely healing and centering.
• RELAXING: Throughout the day, take “mini-breaks”. Sit down and get comfortable. Breathing andrnrelaxing.
• Taking naps, a bath, getting a massage or spa treatment.
• Saying “NO.” I will straight up check out and let my friends and family know I’m done and need time
for myself. Saying “No” to your loved ones can be hard, but in the end by making that choice yournare actually doing yourself and your loved ones a favor by honoring yourself. You go intornhibernation and come out and better YOU! Another important point: Feeling worthy or deserving ofrntaking time for yourself. Again this is connected to self love. Do you feel that you deserverntreating yourself with self care and love? Do you feel worthy of receiving all the blessings thatrncome with a healthy mind, body and spirit? These are questions to ask yourself.

So, take some time for self-care today.