HURDLE #5: Finding time for self-care.

Last week we made a list of the things that were important to us and why they were important to us. This week’s exercise is pretty similar.

Sometimes when we lose sight of who we are, we forget how to take care of ourselves. Take a few minutes to complete this exercise. What does self care look like to you? For some it may be a pedicure. For others it may be a really difficult workout or finding a great book and reading for a time.

Make a list of the things that answers this question:

What does self-care look like to me?
What does self-care mean to me?

After you’ve made your list, decide that you will start doing these things or stop doing the things you need to so that you can focus on taking care of yourself. It’s really important for your your own peace of mind and for your family that you figure out what self-care looks like to you and that you start. It may take some time to develop a good routine, start saying no, or creating better habits. If you have to start and stop a lot, it’s ok. Just know that you’re on a great path. Keep going.