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Self-care is important for your own personal NOW-awareness. That self-care priority shift also overflows to those around you. Self-care is an essential component of personal growth and development, and it really should be a top priority for everyone. Putting yourself first is an act of self-love and self-respect. When you prioritize your self-care, it overflows into those around you, allowing you to be a better partner, parent, friend, or co-worker.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and neglect your own well-being. However, self-care is crucial for maintaining good physical and mental health. When you take Retreat Within time to care for yourself, you reduce stress levels, improve your mood, and increase overall happiness.
As the author of this blog, I can personally attest to the importance of self-care. As I leave my soon-to-be-97-year-old mother in Florida to catch up with my personal life and doctors’ appointments in Ohio, I know that my self-care routine will play a crucial role in keeping me healthy and balanced during this transition.
Despite my busy schedule, I have made sure to prioritize my own needs by scheduling doctor’s appointments, planning dates with my husband, and making time for my family. By taking care of myself, I know that I will be better equipped to handle the challenges that come with caring for my mother and supporting my family.
Practicing self-care can also help you develop patience and compassion toward yourself and others. When you give yourself the time and space to care for your own needs, you become more attuned to your inner voice and can better connect with others on a deeper level. You will also be more present and engaged in your relationships, allowing you to give and receive love more freely.
My brother and his wife will spend 3 weeks in Florida with my mom and then I will fly back down to be with her again. When the NOW is right, she and I will fly back to Ohio where the summers are not as hot as Florida, and where we will be surrounded by family and friends again. If all goes well, she and I will fly back to her home in Florida for the colder months of Ohio where neither of us wants to be!
When you, too, take care of yourself first, you will be able to provide more love and support to those who need it because you will be giving from your inner abundance and sharing your unique gifts.
Prioritizing self-care is essential for personal growth and development, and it overflows to those around you. When you take care of yourself first, you are better equipped to care for others and give from a place of inner abundance. So, make self-care a top priority and watch as it transforms your life and the lives of those participating in your new and abundant NOW.
I believe that prioritizing your own self-care gives you tips on how to practice self-care with patience and compassion. That is always my NOW. This perfect NOW-time with my mom is a time that I treasure, honor, and prioritize for the gift that it is. (In case you’re wondering, I’m the one on the right! Yes, my mom is on the left, and at the time of this picture, she is 2 months shy of being 97 years young.) This post is relevant and shared from my heart, right NOW, as my plane takes off for Ohio.
I miss that lady already!