There are many things to be anxious and stressed out about these days. We work too much; we don’t take enough time off; we’re constantly plugged in and “on” yet are more disconnected than ever before; many of us struggle financially; and none of us know what comes next with the pandemic. We truly face many challenges and struggles every day. So how do we help ourselves weather the storms of our lives? How do we handle daily ups and downs without getting swept up by emotions and reactions? The answer which you probably already know is self care! Today, consciously stop, and begin to practice daily self care. Self-care is an active and conscious choice to engage in activities that nourish you and help you to maintain an optimal level of overall health. It basically means making healthy lifestyle choices and implementing stress management strategies. It also means maintaining healthy boundaries, saying no to what does not feel right; playing more; enjoying more time outside; being creative and doing anything that brings you joy. The beautiful thing is that you are in charge and you get to choose. You and only you know what’s most nourishing for you right now, and what you need to be doing to feel healthy and balanced. You get to decide how to nurture and care for yourself best! Today, stop putting off self-care for later. Later will never come. You and I have to make time now for what’s important, and self-care needs to be your priority. You are worth it!

Just for today, nourishing and taking care of myself is a joyful experience. I am worth the time I spend on healing myself. I am a master at setting healthy boundaries that protect my time, energy, creativity and well being. I say no when I mean no and yes when I mean yes. I know that I want and need and do not have to apologize for it. I am in the process of making positive changes in every area of my life. I am safe, divinely guided and protect. And, all is truly well in my world. And so it is.