It’s ok to be selfish - Self Care
Take a moment to let go. Remind yourself that you are important.
Every day is a constant marathon, but you can accomplish every obstacle that comes your way. You make it to the next day in life. You take pride in being able to help those around you…or you don’t.
But spending day in and day out for other people can get overwhelming.
In order to create a balance, doing things to tend to yourself are imperative. Think about what you like to do and what relaxes you. Are you artistic? Are you a bookworm? Are you more active than most? How can you care for YOU?
Self-care techniques can even be something as simple as having some alone time. Some people feel bad when they take time for themselves. It really eats at some people when their phone isn’t ringing because they’re addicted to the worrying.
Listen, it is perfectly fine to be selfish. If you are not at your full potential, how can you expect to help loved ones around you? Making the choice to be selfish with your time results in a happier you.
Don’t feel bad for saying no.
Pick one of your guilty pleasures and indulge occasionally. Take a bath.
Have a pamper day.
Go to the beach.
Keep a journal.
Turn your phone off for a few hours.
Cook your favorite meal.
Plant something in your garden.
Put your pajamas in the dryer for a few minutes, throw them on, and enjoy a good book.
Write a list of your favorite things about yourself, or of what you’re thankful for.
Get a haircut.
Declutter your closet.
Find shapes in the clouds or count the stars.
Give yourself a pep talk.
Do breathing exercises.
Mediate.
Get a massage.
Do something new.
Do you...
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