Tag: self-care

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Off to a great start

I just had to share this because it describes how I’m feeling…😊

I’m so glad I did not wait until January 1 to begin the practices that tell me — through concrete action, not empty words or intellectual theories — that I am worthy of self-love and self-nurturing and self-compassion and kindness.

The rebounder (mini-trampoline) that I’ve been absolutely craving since last summer arrived last Friday. So I’ve been “bouncing” for four days now.

On Monday, I commenced my “early rising” practice; it’s only been two mornings so far, but I can feel the difference. And, yes, I’m tired because I’m not yet going to bed any earlier, but I have faith that will come. And in the meantime I’m enjoying seeing the sun rise and having time to practice self-care (meditation, yoga postures, walking, etc) before the day gets away from me.

So tomorrow morning I start the new year off on the right foot, while already gaining momentum.

Happy New Year blessings to you as well! 💕🙏✨

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Feeling hopeful

Trying out some new strategies for improved posture and earlier bedtime. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best!

One factor in this new approach is to continue writing my blog posts earlier in the day, so that I’m not as likely to still be writing it into the wee hours. This will also help my posture, since the later it gets, the more likely I am to be slouched over the laptop at the dining room table!

Another part of this strategy has to do with figuring out how to treat myself with the compassion, patience, faith, and encouraging words that I would give a friend or student or even a stranger who came to me for help. In other, pretty much anyone beside me!

It’s crazy really, how hard it is for us to be sweet and gentle with ourselves. There’s the real work. Sigh.

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Three weeks

So…the 50th is done, our Living Discipleship commitment is complete, and I realize I’m looking at a window of opportunity: three weeks to focus on the self-care that all too often takes a back seat to other (seemingly more urgent) commitments and responsibilities.

I’ve made some investments in support of more movement, improved food choices, and general R&R. Maybe I’ll even manage to go to bed early (or at least earlier)! 🙂

At the end of the three weeks we fly to Europe to visit family; hoping to make some progress before then. Wish me luck!