Thank you to everyone who left sweet and thoughtful comments on my last post. I just seriously needed to vent and get all the crazy out of my head—it was clogging my brain up big time. You guys really are the best and I appreciate every comment.
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Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase in my title before? A big part of Intuitive Eating (and really just being healthy+happy in general) is taking care of yourself. Exercising and eating well are a part of that, but there’s more:
thinking positive
getting enough sleep
skin care
oral hygiene
wearing makeup and doing your hair (if that’s your thing)
staying hydrated
wearing clothes that make you feel good
Self care is a pretty individualized concept—some people naturally couldn’t care less about the clothes they wear, while choosing a nice outfit is an important part of feeling good for others; Some people have highly evolved skin care routines and others just use soap. The key is making yourself a priority—however you choose to do so.
And I’ve been failing at that big time for a few weeks.
Yes, I’m still waking up, exercising, showering, and getting dressed. But my lazy side has really kicked in and I find myself not taking the time to wash my face in the morning (ewww… I know), put lotion on my dry skin after showering, or even think about makeup. A few weeks of this behavior affects my mental health more than you might believe.
This morning I put in the effort, though, and I’ve felt pretty good all day. Knowing I care enough for myself to do the small things that make me happy is a huge mood booster. Try it.
What is one small thing you do (or try to do) everyday to make yourself a priority in your life?
Thank you to everyone who left sweet and thoughtful comments on my last post . I just seriously needed to vent and get all the crazy out of my head—it was clogging my brain up big time. You guys really are the best and I appreciate every comment.
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Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase in my title before? A big part of Intuitive Eating (and really just being healthy+happy in general) is taking care of yourself. Exercising and eating well are a part of that, but there’s more:
Self care is a pretty individualized concept—some people naturally couldn’t care less about the clothes they wear, while choosing a nice outfit is an important part of feeling good for others; Some people have highly evolved skin care routines and others just use soap. The key is making yourself a priority—however you choose to do so.
And I’ve been failing at that big time for a few weeks.
Yes, I’m still waking up, exercising, showering, and getting dressed. But my lazy side has really kicked in and I find myself not taking the time to wash my face in the morning (ewww… I know), put lotion on my dry skin after showering, or even think about makeup. A few weeks of this behavior affects my mental health more than you might believe.
This morning I put in the effort, though, and I’ve felt pretty good all day. Knowing I care enough for myself to do the small things that make me happy is a huge mood booster. Try it.
What is one small thing you do (or try to do) everyday to make yourself a priority in your life?