“Self-care is how you take your power back.”
Self Care really is the best care! How my journey started….
One of the biggest things I learned from the year 2020 was the importance of taking care of myself. Self care truly is the best care and it’s essential. Part of being able to grow as a person is first being able to take care of yourself so that you can grow and get better.
My self care journey started during my time in quarantine with Covid-19. Seven weeks quarantined I was considered one of those long haulers. During that time although it was really hard, being able to learn and practice self care helped me through that time and I am now stronger because of it.
I am committed to making self care a normal part of my routine because I realize the impact it has had on my mental, emotional and spiritual health. Check out some of the ways I practice self care in the pictures below. My encouragement is to make time to take care of you because you are important and you matter too.
My self-care journey and ideas
Ideas for self care…
1.) Read a book
2.) Take a bubble bath, with candles and relaxing music ( Smooth Jazz instrumental is my Favorite)
3.) Take a walk
4.) Order your favorite meal
5.) Watch your favorite movie or show
6.) Sit out in nature
7.) Have a spa day, get a massage, etc.
8.) Journal
9.) Go for a drive
10.) Do something crafty or creative
“Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort.”
-Deborah Day
Intentional Hope 