The importance of Self CARE

The importance of Self CARE

As a parent we are often running around supporting everyone else with little time for ourselves. When we constantly do this we deplete our energy and have less and less to give to our families. In other words when our cup is full we have lots to give, when it is empty there is nothing to give. Self CARE is all about caring for ourselves so that we have enough to give our family.

Winter is a brilliant time for Self Care as traditionally it is a time of hibernation, where we go within resting our bodies, allowing them to rejuvenate on all levels. But how do you do this as a parent? Here are some ideas:

Run a nice warm bath just for you. Put candles around, add some Epsom Salts (available from your local health food store) and a pure Essential Oil. I love the Young Living range.

Spend some time massaging your body with a ‘natural’ oil – like Young Living or organic coconut oil. When you massage each part, feel into it and sense how it is (stressed, relaxed) and what it is needing ie maybe your back is sore and needs an adjustment with a chiropractor. Or you need to give some attention to your feet.

Rug up and get outside into nature. Go for a walk along the beach or into the bush by yourself. Breathe in those beneficial negative ions that regenerate your body.

Cook YOUR favourite meal. We often cook for everyone else, take time out to put together your favourite meal just for you.( Maybe it was something your Mum cooked for you when you were little.) Then sit down and enjoy every mouthful.

Play your favourite music. When was the last time you got out your favourite CD’s and listened to them? Do it, lie on the coach and listen, or get up and dance.

Write your thoughts and dreams in a journal. Personally I love nothing more than getting up at 5am, doing some meditation and yoga and then writing in my journal. Have a go, it is such a special time of the day, and no one else is needing attention but you.

Make a date with yourself. If your children are little you may need to arrange for your partner or someone else to come and look after them for an hour or two. Or you can do it once the have gone to bed. Then spend some time caring for you.

When I had my ‘break-through’ my cup was completely empty. The first thing I did was to start to care for myself. I wrote my deepest fears and dreams in my journal; walked in the bush and on the beach; had many baths; explored natural therapies and got to know myself again. At the time I was concerned that my boys were going without. What amazed me was that by doing this the boys started to calm down and their health started to improve, dramatically. So why don’t you give it a go, you have nothing to lose, and so much to gain.

Enjoy your school holidays
Warm Regards

Karin

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