In this month of hearts and love, we need to remember to take some time for ourselves. Self-care is not being selfish. How can we be fully present for others if we do not take time to love and nurture our own well being?
Daily life can be hectic, and we can often forget to do the little things for ourselves that make us happy and renew our spirit. We feel guilty if we take “me time,” and feel like we shouldn’t focus on ourselves but make sure everyone else around us is taken care of and happy. That mindset needs to change, and can be done in simple ways.
- Schedule time for yourself. Make it an appointment in your calendar, just as you would with a work meeting or doctor appointment. Just as you would have the consequence of upsetting your boss if you didn’t show up for a meeting, or get charged a cancellation fee for a missed appointment with your doctor, make sure that you keep these appointments with yourself sacred and do not change them just because.
- Experience something that makes you happy everyday. This can be treating yourself to your favorite meal, taking a walk in your neighborhood, wearing a special outfit, playing your favorite music on your commute, reading a chapter of your book or even taking five minutes to close your eyes and just be.
- Set boundaries. Turn your phone on silent, let others know that you are taking this time for yourself which will also benefit them as well.
- It’s ok to say no. Many of us have a hard time with this. We feel guilty if we do not say yes, and this can have an impact on our self-care. We don’t need to say yes all of the time. If others get upset with your decision, then they may not be the right kind of people to include in your tribe. Your time is part of your self-care and you do not want to give it away out of guilt.
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