12 Days of Self-Care
A little twist on the Christmas song we all know and love!
On the first day of self-care to me I gave myself a half-caf double latte
On the second day of self-care to me I have myself two healthy boundaries
On the third day of self-care to me I gave myself a three mile run
On the fourth day of self-care to me I gave myself four books to read
On the fifth day of self-care to me I gave myself a five minute nap
On the sixth day of self care to me I gave myself six candles burning
On the seventh day of self-care to me I gave myself seven meals a’prepping
On the eight day of self-care to me I gave myself eight friends a’calling
On the tenth day of self-care to me I gave myself ten minutes a painting
On the eleventh day of self-care to me I gave myself eleven songs a’playing
On the twelfth day of self-care to me I gave myself twelve snacks for eating
What are your favorite self care activities?
Self care can take so many shapes. Don’t limit yourself! My husband charges his battery watching live sports. For me, I love to do crafty things, work in the garden, and organize my spaces.
When we get over-worked and over-scheduled, one of the first pieces we let go is ourselves. We stop exercising, meal prepping and seeing friends socially. This works in the short-term to free up time and energy. But, in the long-term we burn out.
While difficult to do, I encourage you to prioritize YOU. In the long-run, everyone wins with this strategy.
