The Secret To Never Skimping On Self-Care Again

Most people I talk to lately are so. effing. tired. They're juggling a million things and they're desperate to feel energized.

If there was only one tip I could give to anyone else for the rest of my life, it would be to dive into self-care.

So many of us walk through life reacting, rather than being proactive. Where they’re racing from one thing to the next, checking off their to-do list, taking care of everything and everyone else but themselves; in turn they feel burned out.

Self-care helps us slow down while giving our bodies, minds, and spirits the attention they need from us. When we nurture ourselves, we tap into the energy that's always inside of us. From this place we're able to lean in and listen to the power of our intuition, allowing it to guide our decisions, which increases our clarity and our confidence on a daily basis.

In general, we're more calm, present, and trusting when we have a regular self-care practice. We're in tune with our needs and how to fulfill them, which encourages us to take care of ourselves so we can show up to life in a way we're proud of.

So, how should you take your self-care practice to the next level?

Choose whatever makes you feel most vibrant, alive, and nurtured.

I love The Tapping Pro. It can work out kinks on any part of your body. It helps me relax and unwind after the day and it's a great way to slow down my nervous system without having to go get a massage.

Since becoming a mom, my self-care routine has changed quite a bit. I used to have hours in the morning to meditate, visualize, journal, read, do yoga, eat a leisurely breakfast, take my time getting ready, and THEN get to work.

It turns out, babies aren't so interested in that kind of morning. So, I changed up the way I viewed self-care and the way I incorporated it into my life.

Now, I meditate for at least five minutes—15 if I can. I do my visualizations, say my thanks, then get out of bed and get my party started.

I sprinkle different acts of self-care throughout my day and they make me feel fantastic, grounded, and nurtured. They don't take a lot of time. I've realized it's quality over quantity. Learning to be flexible in your timing makes it all doable.

I often hear people say they don't have time for self-care. You CAN find five minutes somewhere in your day. Start there. I think you'll be amazed at the difference it can make.