Let’s remove the guilt
and start embracing the importance of self-care. And “yes” putting everything on pause can sound selfish. But what’s wrong with that?
It’s not like I’m suggesting that you let children go hungry, ignore the home, forget to return important calls or leave a burning pot on the stove.
You need this!
With all the stress and ugly in the world you need time and a place to refresh.
“Blessed is she who knows her worth and is esteemed, WOMAN is her kind.”
Think about the check engine light on your dashboard and imagine that you’re too busy to fix it, leaving the task for tomorrow. Eventually tomorrow becomes a week, then a month. Without warning, while you’re driving to an important event, the engine starts smoking and it stalls. Right in the middle of a four way traffic sign
Your initial attitude is frustration, anger and blame but it warned you. Is that really fair?
Intentional Self-Care
Intentional self-care is making time for your self and not letting anything get in your way. If an emergency should occur, take care of it then return to your plan. (As soon as it’s possible.)
Don’t expect people around you to understand. Why? Because most humans care about things that involve them and your self-care routine doesn’t and it shouldn’t include anyone but you.
You’re not meant to share this moment with anyone and you need to be selfish. This is a sacred time set aside to nourish and protect your greatest investment… your body. (Mind and soul included.)
Plan it, Do it, Done
We can talk all day about what we want to do but doing is so much better. The previous blogpost I wrote about keeping your promises. I was referring to the promise you make to yourself. If you plan to do something, do it!
Below is a few pages from my 2021 planner spread and my theme was terrarium. It represents an ideal environment where I am the creator of its anatomy.
Mālama Kou Kino
If you take care of your body it will take care of you. It really is that simple.
Answer the prompts in the comment section below. Take action and be proactive.
What does self-care look like to you?
When will you start implementing, “Mālama Kou Kino?”
Special Invitation
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