Balancing Self-Care

Self-care is one of those things many of us ignore until something major is going on with our body, mind, or spirit. Yet balancing self-care is a form of practicing self-love. It is vital to our quality of life and should be made a priority. Does this mean quitting your job so you can start the day with bubble baths and end it with a massage? No, of course not. There has to be balance. It is possible to squeeze in that massage either after work or on the weekends for more of us that we realize though. It is possible to take a long bath with soft music after kids are put to sleep. In fact, finding ways to wind down and relax before bed can improve sleep and help give you more energy the next day, waking rested. There are even little things you can do during work, such as breathing exercises or taking a short walk on your break that can help uplift your spirit and refresh the mind. There are so many little ways to balance self-care and nurture yourself throughout the day. I challenge you to find even one way that you can take care of yourself today without a major change to your routine. Or, if your routine is in need of a major shift, then start thinking of how that shift will look and what steps need to be taken. You are the most important person in your life because without you, you wouldn't be here. You are truly the only person you can't live without. Though there are always people we love and feel that way about it is only physically true for yourself. So what will you do for you today? How will you balance your self-care and show yourself love and nurturing?
I'm grateful to be receiving a much needed massage today. I'm grateful to receive back what I give to others and I'm grateful for the relief it will bring my body. I'm grateful to take the time to sleep in just a few extra minutes today to catch up from waking early yesterday. I'm grateful for the healthy, delicious meal I ate yesterday that nourished me more than greasy fast food ever could. I'm grateful to be consciously trying each day to make healthy choices and set healthy goals for myself so that I can be at my best.
You are your own best friend. How will you treat him/her today? What small change can you make to your future self? Have a beautiful day!