SELF-CARE Anyone?

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SELF-CARE anyone?  SELF-CARE may be defined by the term itself, caring for yourself.  It includes anything you do to keep yourself healthy, that's physically, mentally and spiritually.  Although prioritizing SELF-CARE may sound like common sense especially if you're considering longevity.  It's often the first thing to go WHEN you find yourself in challenging situations, WHETHER because of bad health, a financial crisis, job loss, divorce, name it💚💛💜

This explains WHY it is important to keep it at the top of our mind and NOT just an after-thought especially in challenging times.  In a society in WHICH people are expected to work long hours and pass on vacation days, there is an underlying belief that we must always be productive, WHICH can ultimately take away from opportunities for SELF-CARE.  This is the mother of all ironies as our priorities seem to lord over us💧💧💧

Considering the costs associated with mental health services, lost wages and more, spending more time on yourself may ultimately benefit everyone.  Burning the candle at both ends, so to speak, comes with significant consequences, WHICH may include BUT are NOT limited to burnout, depression, anxiety, resentment and a whole host of other NEGATIVE implications in life.  Experts opine that engaging in SELF-CARE routine has been clinically proven to reduce OR eliminate anxiety and depression😌😌😌

Moreover, the same experts opine that it reduces stress, improves concentration, minimizes frustration and anger, increases happiness and improves energy and more.  From a physical health perspective, it has been clinically proven to reduce heart disease, stroke and cancer. And spiritually, it may even help keep us in tune with our higher power as well as realize our meaning in life.  Enough of these verbose narratives though.  The bigger question is HOW can we practice SELF-CARE in our day-to-day life???

Our takeaway:  My conjecture is that perhaps the single most common reason people give for NOT participating in SELF-CARE is due to a lack of time.  Sounds familiar?  YES, I've used that excuse [a.k.a. alibi] in the past.  Over time, you may significantly enhance your overall health and well-being.  And even if you're just beginning, trust me there can be results you can realized much earlier than expected💥💥💥