Being told to make more time for self-care isn’t a new thing. All over social media and in magazines around the globe, gurus and self-help experts are forever telling us to take care of ourselves a bit more.
In a perfect world, self-care shouldn’t be negociable. even as a busy mom or parent, if you have a full-time job and responsibilities, you need to look after you. It’s easier said than done thought; we all know how it feels when you’ve been so busy doing things for everyone else.
You can’t give anything of yourself to anybody else if you own stores are depleted, and while it’s true that woman specially are very good at looking after others, it’s easy to become completely empty and exhausted if you forget to make time for your own need.
Don’t let life get to the point where you feel like you have nothing left to give; look after yourself, get yourself outside in the fresh air, treat yourself to a massage or a gorgeous facial. Taking time for YOU also gives you the power to say no to the things that you really don’t want to do.
It’s true that we need some stress to get things done, but too much is the complete opposite. Zap some stress away from your day with a walk in the sunshine or chat with friends. Doing things you enjoy stops stress from taking over, making you more productive – and much nicer to be around, too!
Pushing yourself to the point where you’re exhausted isn’t good for anyone, and if you m make an effort to take some time out before it gets that bad you’ll avoid a lot of stress.
Whether it’s a massage, a facial, a walk with a friend, or a session at the gym, remove yourself from a stressful issue and you’ll feel the benefits immediately. Escaping for a while can help you to find a solution, so get your focus back by walking away – and the answer may just come to you.
