Guide to taking care of your mind, body & spirit
When was the last time you’ve done something for yourself? When’s the last time you fed your spirit?
I’m not talking about just pampering yourself here and there. Even though a little self-pamper is very essential.
Who doesn’t feel better after getting their nails or hair done? Shit, I know a shopping spree with a dinner to myself always brightens up my mood.
But those are temporary fixes. They fix your mood for the moment, maybe even for the rest of the day. But 9 times out of 10, tomorrow will bring the same issues.
I had the problem of self-pampering myself for days on end. I felt like I needed it. I would pig out at Red Lobster one day. The next day I felt like I needed to buy new clothes. If I saw a discount on some hair during that time, it was buying that to. I just wanted to feel better. I thought that I needed an abundance of self-pamper. But the reality was, that wasn’t it.
In these past 5 months, I’ve spent a lot of time alone. Honestly, they have been the most influential months of my life. Having time alone made me self-reflect on my habits, wants, and the distractions in my life.
I realized what truly made me feel better was things money couldn’t buy. It was when I prayed, or when I went for a walk. Definitely when I would cut people off
Dropping negative energy is so refreshing.
It was when I would sage the house, that smell just relaxes me. Or it was when I didn’t overextend myself. That’s when I truly felt at peace within myself. That’s when I felt like I took care of my well-being.
That’s when I learned what real self-care is. It’s not materialistic or just having time alone. It’s having an awareness of the life around you. It’s creating peace from within.
It’s saying NO to things that don’t serve towards your growth or happiness.
It’s saying NO to access of your time
It’s standing your ground
It’s making time for yourself, catering to your desires
It’s praying
It’s burning sage to cleanse your home
It’s meditating
It’s exercising
It’s keeping positive energy around you
It’s cutting negative people out your life, no matter who they are
It’s living in your truth
It’s believing in yourself
It’s loving every inch of yourself
It’s allowing yourself to grow
It’s expanding your mind
It’s doing new things
It’s eating healthy
It’s creating healthy habits
It’s making yourself happy
It’s forgiving your past
It’s forgiving your mistakes
It’s living in the present
It’s always working on creating the best version of yourself
When I ask if you’re taking care of yourself, I’m talking about your energy and mental. I cannot stress enough that NO ONE else cares more about your self-care than you!
So nurture it, heal it, preserve it. Money can’t buy self-care all the time. True happiness comes from within and how you take care of yourself.