Life can and usually is stressful for all of us. It is so important to take care of ourselves no matter who we are. You don’t have to be suffering from mental illness to understand the importance of self-love and care. How many days have gone by and you do not take time to pay attention to what you needed in that day? We tend to take care of ourselves last and others first.
I’m learning I did that for way too long. Up until a few years ago, EVERYBODY else came before me. I would always take care of other people and their needs and completely bury mine. No matter what I was going through or feeling if someone needed something I would drop everything and take care of it for them. I thought that was a good thing. Putting me first just didn’t seem right. Unfortunately, I learned the hard way and I broke. I could no longer be there for anyone including myself. That’s a very dangerous place to be. It wasn’t until I starting my climb out of the dark I was able to see how important it was to put me first. So for the first time in my life I have dug up what I once buried and have made the hard decision to work through the mess unearthed.
It’s not been easy but I’m getting there. Forcing myself to take interest in what I used to and get out of my chair when I really don’t want to move. Finding projects and activities when I don’t have energy to even stand are all conscious choices I must make. Even how I talk to myself is HUGE! When I “mess up” on something, calling myself stupid or an idiot because I did it wrong does not show self-love. I would NEVER talk to my most beloved friends and family like that when they make a mistake. So why is it okay to talk to myself like that? IT IS NOT!!!!! We need to treat ourselves like we would treat those around us we love. Take an hour out of each day to practice doing something that embraces self-love. You will not regret it!
Take a little time right now for self-care and read this article about how important taking care of ourselves is!
Self-Care (Link)
1 comment:
This is why I go to the gym. I feel so much better after working out. I leave all my work stress on the gym floor and come home happier to spend time with my family. I started at the gym at a point in my life where my stress level was at it's highest. I really don't know where I would be if I hadn't of made the decision to join the gym. It is how I take care of myself so I can be there for every one else.
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