There’s so much ongoing noise in the media about the state of the world and what we “should” be doing with our time in isolation. But as we head into the sixth week for a lot of us, the situation is becoming a very gritty personal reality.
Amidst the juggling act of working, home schooling, caring for kids, parents, friends, partners.. the person we can’t (or more truthfully don’t) always prioritise is ourself. But in the wise words of Audre Lorde,
“I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self indulgent.
Caring for myself is an act of survival.”
So in order to assist you in survival, here are 10 Tips on How to Care for Yourself:
#1: Be Honest about Your Feelings
Whether it be angry, happy, sad, ecstatic, lonely, calm, depressed, loving, anxious, motivated; acknowledge what feeling it is and be honest with yourself about it. By acknowledging what you’re feeling, you honour yourself and also take away the emotions’ hold over you.
#2: Stick to a Routine
It may be challenging and things may not always go according to plan, but having a consistent routine allows you to free up your mental and emotional energy to focus on who/what really needs you.
#3: Set your Boundaries
If you don’t set them, who else will? If it’s that toxic ‘friend’ that’s called you for the 1000th time, or the media/social media that makes you crazy, or maybe it’s just the notifications on your phone. Whatever is ‘setting you off’ or ‘pushing you over the edge’ find a way to curtail it. Don’t answer the phone, listen to the TV/radio, scroll social media or better yet turn it all off.
#4: Do the Things You Don’t Want to Do
Procrastination creates problems. Eyeball your finances, cook healthy meals, keep exercising. Focus on living in a way other people won’t so you can ultimately live in a way other people can’t.
#5: Let Go
You are allowed to be normal, regular, unexceptional. Have a dirty kitchen, don’t wash your hair, forego the laundry, the only person who can really judge you, is you.
#6: Parent Yourself
You would advise your kids, partner, siblings, parents, friends, heck your next door neighbour against unwise choices. Make choices for your own long term well-being too!
#7: Don’t Try to Fix Yourself
Stop trying to fix yourself, and remember there’s nothing to fix. Taking care of yourself is the fastest way to realise this!
#8: You are you’re Best Friend
Don’t use unreasonable expectations as justification for self-sabotage. You wouldn’t let your best friend do it, why would you?
#9: Be Open to Help
We know we feel good when we help others, so why would we deny someone else that feeling. Allow those who reach out to help you to help and give you both the gift.
#10: Breathe
And when all else seems to have gone awry, take a deep breath and be thankful there’s always tomorrow.
I have had (and still do have) so many people supporting me on my journey of self-development, I’d love to help you on yours. Whenever you’re ready, here are a few ways I can support you:
5 Steps to Ignite Your SPARK – download my ebook and find out how you can re-ignite your life, just like I did!
Take the High Performance Quiz – to understand if you’re ready to go to the next level and live a life full of engagement, joy and confidence 🙂
Book a Chat – so we can breakthrough what you’re currently challenged with or take the next action towards living the life of your dreams…
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