Making Time for Self-Care
Having spent the past couple of decades raising my family and all that came with it, in addition to working and everything else I could fit in between, I’m now at a place where I can do more to care for myself. Self-care still feels like wearing new shoes, not quite broken in yet but it feels better everyday. I’ve lost count of the times that I actually had to motivate myself to do what’s best for me. It’s crazy but doing what’s best for others seems easier and less selfish than doing it for ourselves. But, our time is now and in order to continue to support family and friends, you have to be healthy and happy yourself. When spending a bit of time digesting on this, you will also see, that taking care of yourself in these middle of life years, has a direct impact on your later years in life.
Do you take the time for self-care? How do you motivate yourself to stay physically, mentally, and spiritually fit? Collectively, we all could do better to maintain healthy behaviors, promote wellness and help ensure we are happy and healthy. We know this is essential. If you are like me, you have been preaching this to your family and friends for years. Now it’s your time to listen to your own advice. Now is the time, embrace it, don’t let these days, months or years escape not making sure you are living your best life now. The Huffington Post had a great piece on self care– enjoy the read and see what you can do now to care for your most important asset- you!