A Quick-Guide to Better Self Care
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of posts that tell us all the different ways to practice self care. And while there are absolutely some great ideas on how to show yourself some well-deserved lovins, sometimes these posts lose focus of the most important piece of the puzzle…. YOU!!
So before you fall into the rabbit hole of Pinterest posts that tell you how you should be self-caring, find out what really speaks to your mind, body, and soul.
Maybe exercising isn’t your thing (ME ME ME), but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to take care of your body! Eat a healthy meal or take a nap!
Don’t like reading? Watching The Office before bed is PERFECTLY fine, too.
However, it’s important to be intentional and avoid the trap of…
pseudo-self care! [insert audible audience gasp]
Pseudo-self care is the jealous third cousin, twice removed, of true and genuine self-care. It disguises itself as self-care but it is a small, temporary fix to a a larger underlying issue. If you’ve got a lot of work to do, binge-watching Once Upon A Time probably isn’t going to make that stress go away. If anything, it may take up so much of your time and increase your stress levels in the end.
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Remember, “Self-healing is productive while self-indulging is counterproductive.” This is quoted from a self-care blog by Leslie Santana (the link is at the end of this post!)
My point is…
- Your self-care doesn’t need to be Instagram worthy, as long long as it takes care of you, and 2. be intentional.
Here’s a worksheet to help you start thinking and get started with a plan!
Enjoy,
Patty
PDF attached below!
Resources:
https://psychcentral.com/blog/4-tips-to-improve-your-self-care/
