03/20/2025
Just me, talking about self-care again 😅
I want to address a few common barriers I see to taking time for self-care, all of which are so valid!
1. Time
2. Help
3. Distraction
As I speak next, I don’t say any of this to disregard those barriers, only to help you see a different path if you feel ready to 🫶
Time is challenging. At the end of every day, we wonder, where did all the time go, I feel like I just woke up! In reality, there are pockets of time in our day that maybe we could use more effectively. Check your screen time use on your phone. Where are you spending most of your time? Set some self-boundaries around whatever that is for you that is consuming it. When you do have just 5 minutes, try to spend it closing your eyes and grounding, practicing a deep breathing exercise, or staying present with the moment. If you have an hour, can you allow yourself to not fill that time with more responsibilities if possible? Are there ways to reduce the time it takes to get required tasks completed, like implementing a system or making an easier meal for dinner?
I’m relating to a lot of moms right now, so I want to mention childcare. We don’t all have the luxury of easy access to childcare, so is there a way we can get creative with asking for help? Is there someone who can come over for 20 minutes while you take a walk?
For anyone, is there a conversation you need to have with a family member or your partner to carry more of the load? Can you work towards delegating a task that doesn’t need to be done by you?
I read a quote recently about distraction and goal setting. “If it’s not serving you or your goals, it’s a distraction.” This could be anything from scrolling on your phone for longer than you wanted to, to trying to solve your best friend’s problems in an hour phone conversation. Recognize what your goals are when it comes to self-care, and analyze what’s pulling you away from meeting them, with a compassionate lens.
It’s okay to feel frustrated, or even angry, that you haven’t taken opportunities for self-care 🤍
As always, take what resonates and leave the rest! Hope this hits home for whoever it needs to
With love, 🌿