It’s the first Saturday of the year and one of the things I want to focus on this year is self-care. Self-care is something that so many mothers – especially moms raising kids with special needs – neglect. So I thought I’d share the ways I’m incorporating self-care into my day-to-day life with a Self-Care Saturday Series.
Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable & you are worth the effort. - Deborah Day Click To Tweet
“Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable and you are worth the effort.” Deborah Day
I’ve been meditating with the Calm app for over a year.
When I first started, I never thought it was something I could do. Meditation seemed a little hippy dippy. I didn’t believe in it. Since I’ve been practicing, it’s slowly becoming part of my daily routine.
Meditation is my self-care time.
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I meditate during my commute, while walking and at bedtime. The bedtime stories are a relaxing way to fall asleep. (I love listening to The Velveteen Rabbit.) The Daily Meditations inspire me and help me focus. I am learning about mindfulness and being self-aware. And it’s a great way to start my day.
If at any time during the day I’m feeling frustrated, anxious or just stuck (when I’m trying to write), meditating serves as a way to pause and regroup.
Self-care comes in many forms. It can be an afternoon at the spa or a five-minute walk around the block. Meditation is my happy medium. It’s something I can do anytime, anyplace.
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