What is self care anyway?

I think at this point in our lives, we all tend to know what self care is right? What if I told you that self care can be more than just bubble baths and massages?

Those things, taking time for yourself, are awesome, but after a bit they become part of the scenery - part of your daily routine. While they DO offer you some benefit over time much like routine exercise and eating right keeps your body healthy, these are things that we should be doing anyway!

When I talk about self care with clients, we try to explore things that round you out as a person.

Self care can look like;

Exploring new hobbies

Setting boundaries

Learning a new language

Setting a new goal

Challenging yourself to get outside of your comfort zone

Organizing your home

Taking up meditation

Giving yourself permission to have a Pyjama and Movie date with yourself!

Self care is anything that brings you joy! Love popping bubble wrap? Self care! Stood up for yourself to that bully at work? SELF CARE (and good job!)!

My favorite thing about getting household chores done is taking the glass to the eco center. I call it the smashy smash game. Its very satisfying!

Be kind to yourself!

Jennifer

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