Okay so this whole "self-care" thing throws me off sometimes. As I wrote a few days ago, we live in this weird society where independence and a go go go attitude run our lives. Work, chores, family obligations, errands, being a taxi, and in my case right now, unpacking. AND there's the feeling of having to do all of it on your own.
I hear "self-care" all the time and think, well when am I supposed to fit that in? And furthermore, what the hell does it even mean?!?!?!?!?
For a long time, I pictured self-care as having to be something like taking a bath.
I. Hate. Baths.
Even with bubbles and music and candles or a good book. So I ignored the idea. I mean, you sit in a tub full of water that gets luke warm and you just sit there. It's so boring.
I have come to understand that "self-care" means different things to different people. It all depends on what makes you feel good. For some people, it IS a bath. For others it might be reading a book, making a cup of tea, painting your nails, watching funny TV shows, watching your favourite movie, going for a walk, going to the gym, swimming, singing, playing an instrument, drawing, painting, writing, visiting a friend, or even having a nap.
Many self-care activities can take as little as 10 minutes.
If you think about all the things you do in a day, I bet you can find 10 minutes to do something that makes you feel good.
For me, today I am allowing myself to be unhappy with this post and post it anyway!
Be kind,
To yourself too
xo
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