What Does Self-Care Look Like For You?
Self-care is not selfish.
Self-care has become a popular term in the last few years but how many of you can truly say that you take time to do it. Your life may feel too full to add in a regime of self-care, but it is not a one size fits all. Taking care of yourself may look completely different for you than for your best friend. Prioritizing your health will take intentionality, but it may be easier than you think.
Self-care is not selfish. Making your health a priority should be intertwined throughout every aspect of who you are.
This does not mean you need to jump on the latest diet trend, nor does it mean you need to spend hours at the gym.
You need to discover what being healthy looks like for you.
If your car breaks down, you may decide to trade it in for a shiny new one. We are only given one body to live in, we cannot trade it in when it starts breaking down. This means we need to take good care of it. Just like a car needs daily fuel, frequent oil changes and yearly maintenance so does our body.
Some ideas for self-care:
Breathe some fresh air! Feel the sand between your toes. Lay on the grass and look for images in the clouds. Find a trail and get your hiking shoes on. Grab your bike and explore your neighbourhood or your entire city. Go to the park and swing high up into the sky like your childhood self would. Read a book on your back porch. Sometimes finding rest and rejuvenation in nature can be as simple as that!
How we treat our physical beings have a huge impact on our health and well-being. Many things can lead to a weakened immune system, including stress. Gratitude and cultivating meaningful togetherness will help fight against stress. Laughing is another one! Maybe its time to turn off the news and turn on some comedy! Laughing has been shown to reduce anxiety, relieve pain, promote healing and it just plain feels good!
There are countless things we can do that will contribute to our health in a positive way and they don’t take money or a large amount of time. Simple things like eating more slowly, creating space for rest and loving those around us.
