Taking time for yourself


 

 Taking Time Out – Just for You!

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 (plus many memes) are forever telling us to take care of ourselves a bit more.

In a perfect world, self-care shouldn’t be negotiable. 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, though; we all know how it feels when you’ve been so busy doing things for everyone else you totally need a vacation.

You can’t give anything of yourself to anybody else if your own stores are depleted. While it’s true that women especially are very good at looking after others, it’s easy to become completely empty and exhausted if you forget to make time for your needs.

Don’t let life get to the point where you feel like you have nothing left to give; look after yourself, treat yourself to a massage, or get yourself outside in the fresh air. You could even buy yourself your favorite flowers. Taking time out for YOU also gives you the power to say no to things you don’t want to do.

Don’t neglect yourself, ever…

When you constantly put everyone else first, you end up letting your own, just as important needs slide and not doing the things that make you happy. If you’re overwhelmed by life’s demands and the busyness of it all, there’s no better opportunity to take a step back and do something just for yourself. Like a massage or a sumptuous beauty treatment to relax and revive your body, mind, and soul.

So, when you’re tempted to work through lunch again because it’s too busy, remember that looking after yourself makes you more productive. You owe it to your co-workers!

We need some stress to get things done, but too much is the opposite. Zap some stress away from your day by walking in the sunshine or chatting with friends. Doing something 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 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 glass of wine with your pals, 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.

So…Have we convinced you to take care of yourself now?


What self-care have you been doing weekly? Comment and let me know!

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