SELF CARE

June 11, 2009 ironbridejulia

Taking care of yourself is very important especially during times when you get very overwhelmed by life’s events. Lately I have been feeling extremely overwhelmed and feel like things keep piling onto my plate. Even when I complete projects and check things off the list, the list seems to be getting longer and longer. When my life gets like this it is important to take care of myself but lately I don’t seem to be doing much of that.

When I think about what self care looks like I think about a person who is in total control of their surroundings i.e. all tasks that are on their lists, any new events that pop up, and everything that may affect them is under control. A person who takes care of themselves does anything that may make them smile and feel good i.e. beauty salon, spa sessions, exercise, or alone time. The overall goal of self care is to make sure that you feel 100% all of the time. This is something I need to get back to doing.