Self-care is different for everyone. Do what you love!

I spoke last week about the importance of releasing guilt and taking some time for you.  And of the importance of self-care.  Remember, it’s not selfish, it’s selfless.  

But, how do you start to practice self-care?  What can you do to get going? 

This week I will share some simple tips to help you introduce some self-care practices that will work for you. 

Tip number one is:     Self-care is different for everyone.  Do what you love! 

Self-care is very different for all of us.  What one person does for their self-care possibly won’t work for you and that’s okay.  When my clients want to introduce self-care in their lives, I always ask them to think about what they love to do.  Doing an activity you enjoy probably means you are good at it which in turn can help to boost your self-esteem and release some positive emotions!  

What do you love to do?  Think back to when you were younger.  What gave you joy? What were you good at?  Or perhaps, think of something you love to do for you – not as a wife, mother, daughter, employee or friend – but just as you?

For me, it’s singing!  I love to sing.  It took me a while to remember this.  But now, it’s my me time.  I stick on one of my favourite albums and sing every song start to finish!  I gives me a huge boost and I feel instantly happier and lighter in my mind. 

What do you love to do?.....