![]() ![]() This could involve getting on a plane for the thrill of a new country and culture or somewhere just a drive away. It’s hard but in time this skill will get easier and you will see the benefits.Īdditionally, a great thing to do is see new places. That way you have time for things that nurture you. Share a cup of tea or coffee with them and truly listen, there’s magic in that.Īnother important and often difficult self-care skill is learning to say no to things when your over scheduled. Take the time to give your love ones a hug and say you love them. Even in the winter there is beauty such as the bright stars, frosty leaves, red berries against the brown landscapes or red cardinals in the snow. Go for a walk, pausing along the way to listen to the birds, notice a butterfly or busy bee and admire what’s in season. Take some time to be in nature! Visit one of our amazing state parks or simply enjoy your backyard. Look at the shifting clouds and feel the warmth and light of our sun and the stars at night. Listen to the sound of the birds singing, see flowers in bloom, and feel the breeze. ![]() There’s so much beauty all around us if we would take the time to notice. Taking the time to pause and be more mindful is also very powerful. For feeling our best, sleep is vital for re-charging and unplugging from the business of the day. How often do we encourage little ones to go to sleep saying “go to bed, you have a big day tomorrow”? We need to show this same level of care to ourselves. Be kind to yourself and know it’s the big picture that counts.Īdequate sleep is an important part of self-care. Some days will be a wonderful home cooked meal and salad from the garden. Also, know it doesn’t have to look perfect. Great food ensures we feel our best, it’s fun, tasty, shares culture, connection with others and so much more. If your pet or small child was looking at you for food, you wouldn’t say “I know you’re hungry, but we don’t have time right now so we’ll miss this meal”. While those are indeed fun, it’s so much deeper than that.Ĭaring for ourselves means ensuring regular nourishing meals for ourselves. We see social media posts about taking bubble baths and trips to the spa for self-care. Yet, sometimes we lose sight of the fact that we are worthy of that same level of care. We are very good at taking care of others. Often taking care of ourselves both physically and mentally can go on the back burner. ![]() Life can be so very hectic these days with work, caring for kids, afternoon activities and trying to juggle it all. ![]()
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