It’s been a few years now where people can’t stop talking about self care. I am certainly in that group of people. While I think we all know that it is not always about having a spa day or some extravagant thing. It’s really the simple, daily things that make the biggest difference.
If I’m being honest, I could use a spa day. I miss the facials and she scrub treatments. It was a good time. It’s a temporary boost though. The more consistent things I incorporate into my day have longer lasting good feels. We don’t always realize that this is the real self care. In this social media age we’re sold a whole other brand of self care. It’s the daily stuff though, that’s where the gold is.
For instance, I exercise nearly everyday. Sweating it out always gets my mood right. It’s the time that is carved out in my day that’s just for me. As a mother, wife, employee and daughter, I need that time to pour into myself. It sets the tone for the rest of my day and it’s such a mood lifter.
Another thing I do for self care and because I enjoy it is reading. If you’ve spent anytime around this space, you know how much I love reading. I keep a running list of the books I’ve read here and I even started a whole book club account on Instagram. For me, books are a great way to escape when there is just too much going on. I went all the way in during the height of the pandemic. Escapism was much needed!
Then there are the days that brewing my favorite cup of tea feels like an indulgence. I’m all about the loose leaf tea. I brew a cup every morning to go with my breakfast. It always feels like a little treat. The same way people feel about coffee and that first cup in the morning… that’s how I feel about tea.
I do take time during the week to treat myself. It’s small things but it breaks up the monotony. I love to try new beauty products. So twice a week I treat myself to some sort of at home spa treatment. That could be a facial, some sort of new body scrub or face mask. I make it easy to remember by matching it with my workout schedule. Thursday is my light workout day, that equals beauty treatment day. Saturday, I don’t work out at all, that equals beauty treatment day. I make all my self care practices a part of my day and that makes me way more likely to actually do it. I call it intentional self care.
Are you intentional about your self care? If not, how can you change that?
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Camesha, your perspective on self-care truly resonates, highlighting the essence of consistent, everyday practices as the cornerstone of genuine well-being. Your candid view that self-care isn’t solely about extravagant spa days but rather the routine, simple activities speaks volumes. Your dedication to daily exercise, the solace found in reading, and the joy derived from small indulgences like brewing tea beautifully depict the transformative power of regular rituals. Your intentional integration of beauty treatments into your schedule showcases a practical approach, ensuring self-care becomes an inherent part of your routine. Thank you for emphasizing that true self-care lies in these intentional, everyday moments that foster lasting well-being and balance.
Thank you for your thoughts!