"You wanna fly, you got to give up that shit that weighs you down."
-Tony Morrison
How does the quote above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Reread the quote above and let it sink in...
What's weighing you down?
Think about it... take your time... what are you feeling... how are you processing it all...
What are you reaching for?
Real question... thing of an honest answer...
We all have experienced trauma simply by being citizens of this broken country, in a world dealing with a global pandemic and have managed it all the best way we could.
The upside is we've had time to pay close attention to the things that are most important to us. Self-care matters! We must take care of ourselves if we are to take care of anyone or anything else. (family... career.. friends... relationships...):
Benefits of self care: (psycom.net)
Self-care is good for you
Self-care helps manage stress: Chronic stress is one of the biggest threats to overall health
Self-care helps with focus, cognition, regulates emotions, and boosts immunity, adding physical activity also improves ones mood and energy level.
Self-care makes you feel good
The Top 10 Ways To Practice Self-Care: (psycom.net: Article by Rebecca Dolgin)
1. Get the sleep you need. This isn’t the same for everyone, but The National Sleep Foundation recommends between seven and nine hours.
2. Eat healthy. There is a strong food-mood connection. In fact, there is even a whole branch of psychiatry devoted to nutrition. Some of the best mood boosting foods are ginger, turmeric, fish, chia, flax, berries (colors, every color is an antioxidant), green tea, Asian mushrooms, avocados, and broccoli.
3. Meditate. Meditation helps build mental resiliency and can help to manage anxiety.
4. Take in nature. Research shows that visits to forests, rural areas, and other green spaces can improve thinking skills and reduce stress. Read more about how,
5. Check out a good book. Reading fiction improves social-cognitive performance and boosts empathy.
6. Say yes…and no. People who are open to new experiences literally see the world differently according to research. But, setting boundaries on your time is also essential to well-being. In their book, The Power of No, James Altucher and Claudia Azula Altucher, show how saying no gives you space to say yes to new opportunities and experiences.
7. Make time for friends. Close relationships have a wide range of benefits: they motivate us, inform us, help us grow. And, they also have substantial mental health benefits. In fact, not having close friends is a risk factor for both anxiety and depression.
8. Get to know yourself better. Part of caring for yourself is doing things that are important to you. It’s easy to get so caught up in what other people are doing (hello, FOMO) or what we think we should be doing, that we lose sight of what’s actually important to us. To explore your personality, check this story.
9. Take a social media break. Scrolling through Instagram feels like a fun indulgence, but it’s the nutrition equivalent of eating a big bag of chips: satisfying in the moment, addicting, and leaves you feeling remorseful and maybe a little sick. It also can make you lonely, which has legitimate health consequences.
10. Daydream, often. Letting your mind wander is linked to intelligence and mental health. And, it doesn’t matter what you’re daydreaming about. So, don’t feel guilty, embrace it
Today's Challenge: Commit to making Self-care part of your daily/weekly routine. Start today!
What are you willing to do?
It’s time... don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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Reference:
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