Self care, why does that invoke guilt for me? That’s right, I feel a bit guilty when I choose to take care of myself! That’s crazy! I’m always taking care of everyone else, why not take care of me? I really don’t know what that is… I do what everyone says it is… massage, relax, binge watch Netflix. As quickly as I figure out what to do, something I SHOULD do pops into my head.
I like organizing! As I sit in my crazy, messy, unorganized home office, my mind jumps to write something! I was paying bills and cleaning out email and hopefully I can at least clear off my desk. It takes awhile to complete but once it’s done, I know I’ll feel better, then onto another room in the house. My friend Dierdre came over last week to swim in the pool in my backyard. She said, “This is great! You’re lucky you have all this!” I said back, “What? All what?” It seems I looked right past the beautiful backyard, the pool, the birds singing, eating at the bird feeder, the deck. I am so very thankful for everything I have to self care. Just relaxing in my backyard is self care. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant, or expensive, just some quiet time. Soon enough my time will be filled with lesson plans, grades, packing, etc. I am just going to take the time now to self care, you should too!
Have a great night!