Sit Down (Please)
As adults, we must begin to place more value on the need to “sit down” regularly in order to regroup, rest and refresh.
As adults, we must begin to place more value on the need to “sit down” regularly in order to regroup, rest and refresh.
Be purposed in the present. This is my intention and guiding principle when practicing self-care. Mindfulness is a skill that has helped me actualize this intention through my self-care practice. Mindfulness is the practice of being in the present. You teach your mind to focus on what is in front of you right at…
As the Queen (Beyoncé) says,”I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.”
52 weeks ago, I started the year with a personal challenge to give my community a different perspective on the meaning of self-care. I wanted to demonstrate through my own personal journey how I discovered new ways to participate in self-care and new lessons learned from my practice.
It’s never too late to get into this self-care mood.
Release yourself of the need to be perfect. Do your best each and every day.
I have made it my business to put myself first, not in a selfish manner, but in a manner in which I could show up each and every day being the best version of myself not only for my benefit, but for the benefit of those around me.
Make the time to affirm yourself and you vision. Make the time to meditate on the person you are becoming.
I am patient because I take care of myself and believe that what is destined for me will happen.
The problem with fear is that its crippling effects are multiplied in silence and secrecy.