On self-care, breathing and living life

Everyday we encounter challenges. Many have traumatic experiences that make them feel numb, useless and inadequate. She of us just are trying to make it through the day without a panic attack. When I tell my clients to embrace self-care what exactly am I envisioning? Well...let's talk about it. Self-care means what you want it to. Sound too simple? I bet. Self-care means taking care of you. Since we are all different that proper definition might just come have to come from the recipient. Some people love bubble baths...I prefer a very hot shower with music in the background and all kinds of spa like masques near by. You see my point? Self-care is up to you. The list can go on and on...the most important list when it comes to self-care is to schedule it in. Yes. make it happen. Do it. Today. What can you do today? Play basketball? Knit? read? Watch a movie? It does not matter...but make it work for you today. Take a breath, do a self-care activity and live because although the next challenge may be around the corner the next self-care activity can help you get through it.