Sometimes, taking a slow, lazy Sunday is what we need to be able to refresh our mental and physical health. Other times, you may feel motivated to set goals for the new week, revisit your to-do list, or do some meal prep. Whatever your Sunday looks like, I hope you are able to take at least a few minutes for yourself.
When you practice balanced self-care, it can help to ease some of the burdens of day to day life, and reduce your stress level.
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No matter what is going on in your life, taking time for yourself can help you to create mental space, so that you are less reactive. You can do this through mindfulness, meditation, yoga, taking walks, journaling, practicing gratitude, and so much more.
When you take time in stillness, it allows you to tune into your body, mind and spirit, and find what you really need each day. Self-care doesn’t always have to look the same. Each day, you may realize that you need to take care of a different aspect of your health.
Life is about creating balance. When you feel in balance, then you are better equipped to do all the things that you need to do each day.
Lately, I have been feeling tired from the constant change that has been going on in my own life. To refresh, some days I take naps. Others, a long hot bath. And, I make sure to reach out to loved ones through texts and calls so that I take care of my social wellness, too.
Making sure to get plenty of sleep is one of the things that many of us tend to neglect when we get too busy or too stressed. But getting your z’s is an important way to care for many different aspects of your health as well. When you feel rested, everything is easier than dragging yourself along through tiredness, and overcompensating by drinking a lot of caffeine.
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This week, I hope that you are able to focus on caring for yourself, no matter what else is going on in your life. I know things can get busy and stressful when you are managing kids, a household and working full time. We all have times when our to-do list feels never ending.
Learning to put yourself first, to make your wellness a priority, can make a huge difference in how you feel and how you react. It is much easier to be kind, patient, forgiving and to work hard when you are feeling your best. Love yourself, and it will help the rest of your life fall into place.
Have a blessed week, my lovelies!
Nicole Dake