Often times the way we tend to a family member or friend is much kinder than the care that we give to ourselves. It’s easy to let other priorities take precedence over our own day to day maintenance as often no one but ourselves is aware of this neglect. In the short run this seems like a good solution, we get the task done and that means we’re successful, right? The difficulty comes in the long run when we’re exhausted, unproductive and unhappy. Self care is about identifying and meeting our own needs on a regular basis. Practicing consistent self care is the best preventative remedy to mental and physical health difficulties. If we take care of ourselves now, we’re less likely to have conflicts with loved ones, get sick and/or feel emotionally overwhelmed. We need to get back to the basics of taking care of ourselves, a.k.a., self care.
Book a counselling appointment at Journey Counselling. In counselling you can talk about the stressors in your life and be empowered to bump up your self care.
