Prioritize Self-Care

Why is it that we can give so easily to others in our life and treat them with gentle kindness, but we seldom can do so for ourselves? Why do we not feel that we deserve the same level of care?

The people in our lives are important and making them a priority seems simple. Doing for them can bring us immense joy, and we would not consider putting them last. Doing so would make us feel selfish, but the real question we need to ask is why is it acceptable to put ourselves last?

No matter how strong we are, and how big a burden we can carry, nobody is capable of doing so all the time. At some point our shoulders will begin to bend from the weight, and we will feel like we can no longer go on. Our mind and soul will be weary and in need of rest and rejuvenation.

There are people who are exceptionally good about self-care. However, many of us find it extremely difficult to put ourselves ahead of those around us. Even if we are aware that we need to take care of ourselves, in our mind we tell ourselves that we are being selfish.

In order to continue taking care of those we love we need to ensure we take time for ourselves. We consider it selfish to put other's needs last, so why don't we feel the same way when we put ourselves last? If we put aside our misconceptions, we can see that we deserve the same consideration and kindness that we bestow upon others. 

We all need to prioritize self-care. This can mean different things to each of us depending on what brings us peace and joy. However, the only way to truly achieve the rest and rejuvenation we need is to remove ourselves from our daily environment and the noise surrounding us. It is only in these totally peaceful times that we will bring our mind and soul back to proper health.

Self-care; good for us and our loved ones.

“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.”― Ovid