Self Care

Whenever you feel worry start to arise, engage in an activity that brings you "down to earth." Do this hour by hour. Moment by moment, if you need to.

The problem with allowing yourself to only be motivated by external factors, is that they inevitably change, come and go, or end. So then what?

When we take care of ourselves, we are much better able to care for those in our lives. You deserve it. And so do they.

For some, it may be a day for self-care. For others, it's catching up on projects. Here's three possible ways to spend your "pull yourself together day."

Don't let yourself get so busy that you forget to take care of the person most likely tasked with managing the seasonal busy-ness--YOU.

"I just want to drop about ten pounds before the wedding."
"My class reunion is coming up next year and I need to be more in shape before then." 
"My ex-girlfriend invited me for a drink next Friday, I need to get my crap together before then...

Taking care of yourself to better take care of others is never selfish.

When we take care of ourselves, we are better able to care for others in our lives.

If you don't have a hobby, I highly recommend you find one.