Today, I want you to be your *own* dang valentine! š
The reality is, SO many of us spend our time in service of others, and itās incredibly easy to forget to take care of ourselves. Whether itās a stressful season in life, or just a stressful Monday, we can all use a little reminder to love ourselves a bit more.
So, what does self-care look like?
Well, it often means that we have to get over feelings of guilt for taking time to be selfish with things like our food choices, our movement choices, and saying ānoā to that thing weād love to do, but is literally TOO MUCH for our schedule. One person canāt do everything, and if we try, itās crazy how quickly that can catch up to us.
For me, I notice when Iāve neglected self-care either when I get sick (seemingly āout of the blueā), or I wind up in the midst of anĀ #eczemaĀ flare. These are telltale signs for me that Iāve overdone it, and 9 times out of 10, if I go back and look at my planner in the weeks leading up to that illness or flare, the pages are FULL.
Because, hereās the thing: if you push yourself to that point, and wind up sick (or maybe you suffer with an autoimmune condition, too), and it knocks you out for days or weeks at a time, you physically CANāT be there for the people who need you in the healthiest way possible. So, focus on that self-care, gosh darnit! ā¤ļø
This Valentineās Day, do what it takes to love yourself first, so you can show up in the best way for everyone else you love.
Note: If youāre struggling with figuring out how to make self-care a part of your routine, I can help! As a wellness coach, I help everyday folks figure out how to set realistic goals for all the components of wellness – self-care included. If you’re interested in getting a little extra support, send me an email! I offer one-on-one coaching both in-person and via phone or Skype.
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