“Self-care is never a selfish act. It’s simply good stewardship of the only gift we have, the gift we were put on earth to offer others. Anytime we take care of ourselves we do it not just for ourselves but the many others whose lives we aim to serve.” –Parker Palmer
I believe the most important thing you can do to start living on purpose and ultimately achieve your goals and dreams is to practice good self-care. You can’t draw water from an empty well. Make sure you are taking time for yourself. You might think you don’t have time for this, but I promise you do! When you feel better you will think more clearly and get more done. Schedule time in your day and stick to it as if you made a commitment to someone else.
Self-care looks different for everyone so do what works for you! Begin by asking yourself what you need. Here are some ideas:
- Get enough sleep
- Exercise
- Eat good foods
- Get out in nature
- Start a journaling practice
- Meditate/Pray
- Drink more water
- Start a gratitude practice
- Read something uplifting
- Listen to music
- Serve someone else
- Talk with a friend
- Find a hobby/create something
- Hang around happy people
- Take a social media break
- Learn how to say no
- Slow down and just breathe
What will you do to take better care of yourself? What would you add to this list? If you would like support in finding space for more self-care in your life, contact me to set up a FREE discovery coaching session.