One of the best things you can do is to take some time each day for your self-care. Some days it may only be five to ten minutes and other days it could be a full eight hours of just basking in just you and only you. Make a resolution right here right now to have some self me time every day. Put it in your schedule, or on your to do list and make it a priority. If you aren’t healthy and happy your family is not healthy and happy.

Self-Care Definition

Dictionary.com defines self-care as the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during times of stress.

The world we live in causes stress every day. For your own well-being find time for self-care.

Self-Care Options

If you don’t know where to start do not let that deter you. Start having fun and explore all the different ways you can self-care. Find the ones that resonate with who you are and what your energy likes for replenishment. Ask you friends, family members for ideas and do a little research or self-care options. Below is a list that can give you a jumpstart.

• Energy Sessions to balance and ground yourself*

• Get a massage*

• Get your nails or hair done

• Go on a walk or a hike*

• Affirmations*

• Guided Meditations*

• Exercise*

• Journaling

• Adult Coloring

• Gardening

• Puzzles

• Read a Book

• Eat a piece of chocolate*

*My favorites

Enjoy finding what activities benefit you the most!

Affirmations for Self-Care

• I take time for myself because I want to be a well-rounded, healthy individual.

• It is okay for me to take time for myself.

• I love being me.

• I release all misgivings about self-care and open myself to all the light and possibilities that come from taking care of myself.

Use the affirmations that feel right to you.


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