First Week of the Challenge and a Bit on Self-Care

First off I want to say my first week (or a little more than) of no complaining has gone much better than I expected.  Maybe it’s all of the internal work I’ve been doing with hypnosis, but I only caught myself complaining a few times.  I am not going to say there have not been moments I didn’t want to say something, however I have stopped myself, thought about what the real issue was, and redirected myself. I’ll keep you posted on the rest of the month.  If you joined us for the challenge I would LOVE to hear how it’s going for you.  Please comment below!

This week I want to talk about self-care.  It can feel as if self-care is very extravagant

especially if you are used to giving so much of yourself to your children, spouse/significant other, and if you work.  I know that it’s easier for some than for others to find the time for self-care.  Self-care is more than just a bubble bath or pedicure, though both of those can be lovely.  Self-care is about honoring your inner self as well.  Self-care can be a sacred practice, and I believe we should hold it as such.

I think a consistent self-care practice is imperative to keep ourselves at our best.  I would be lying if I said I was perfect at remembering this, and there are most definitely times I fall flat.  But like everything else in life, self-care is about practice, practice, practice.  Some of my self-care practices include daily hypnosis, getting out in nature several days a week, writing, and nurturing a stillness practice. 

My stillness practice is extremely important to me and is usually one of the first things I do in the morning.  It sets the tone for the day and really allows me to connect to my inner-self and to my higher power.  Meditation and prayer can be some of the most important time we spend in self-care.

As I write this I am curled up in my recliner snuggling my dog and watching Naruto with my son.  This too is what I consider self-care.  Time alone with my children connecting about our individual interests is sacred to me. 

Tell me what you do for self-care.  Is it something you do consistently or only after you realize you’re burnt out?  I’d love to know.

Love and Light

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