At some point in high school we all exclaimed “who told you that!” To a friend, or a parent, who told you either that your secret was out, or that someone was spreading lies about you, or some combo of both. I remember that sinking feeling of the weight of the mess I knew I now had to clean up.
High school was a long time ago, and part of growing up is realizing that I cannot control what others say about me, only what I say about me. But what about what I say TO me? Do you pay attention to what you think about yourself? Do you find yourself wondering where these ideas came from? We get bogged down in a swamp of anxiety and negative thoughts without ever asking “who told me this?”
Who told you that you are not worthy of self care? And why do you repeat it to you? You will not have time to care for you until you prioritize you! The minute you discover you are worthy of caring for you is the moment you schedule some you time!
Wait, what excuse are you making? So you have kids? All the more reason to take care of you! If you are on empty then you’ve got nothing to give them.
Oh, your life is so busy? Are you kidding me? Whose life isn’t overloaded? Saying “No.” to people and opportunities, without explanation, is self care.
Oh, you think you can’t afford self care because spa days are so expensive? Then it’s time to rethink self care. Self care is not all special days, treats, and adventures. It starts with accepting the truth that you are worthy to be cared for, and living this truth.
Let’s talk about this practically. What are some basic level self care actions? Sleep, nutritious food, showering, drinking enough water; these are all basic physical care. Taking a 1-3 hour break from social media, and/or your cell phone; spending 20 minutes talking to a friend; taking 2 minutes for deep breathing; reading; utilizing your favorite creative outlet; these are all basic care for your mental and emotional self. Taking time to meditate and pray; read sacred passages; appreciate the beauty around you; pause to be thankful for the life you have; these are all basic care for your soul self. So receive the gift of 2 minutes of self care today, what will it look like?
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