Why self care is important

I have been inspired today to write about why self care is important.

Self care has become a bit of a theme for me lately, and I guess I’m being “told” that it’s time for me to make my own self care a priority.

My health is great and I don’t have any problems with my weight, but my physical energy has been lacking lately, and my back isn’t as strong as I would like it to be.

I put this down to not taking enough time out to take good care of me, especially when I keep drawing cards which tell me to take care of myself! In saying that, I do move often (thanks to my wildlife work) but I don’t really do much in the way of “proper” exercise, and my diet could be improved.

I spend too much time worrying about everything and everyone else, and I tend to neglect myself.

If you’re anything like me, you allow life to get in the way, and all of a sudden you’ve not had time to meal prep and your planned workout is a long-forgotten thought you once had. You fall into bed feeling exhausted and you drift off to sleep, with no idea of what day it is!

Ok it’s not that bad, but you know what I mean, right?

Yesterday I had a really good think about my life and what I’m doing to take care of myself, and I made a decision to make some positive changes, and I made sure I ate a healthy dinner last night, which was a yummy citrus chicken with a mango salsa, and broccoli with garlic and almonds. It was sooo gooood! I even have enough left over for my lunch today and I am looking forward to it – healthy food can taste good!

Do you recall me posting about inspired nudges in the past? Well today I received one and it was strong! It was a nudge to do a workout – NOW.

So I did! It was 30 minutes long and I now feel AMAZING!

Since doing this workout I feel more energetic, and in a couple of hours I will be eating a yummy healthy lunch (last night’s leftovers).

Then tomorrow, my husband and I are booked in for a couples massage, facial, and foot soak. This isn’t something I ever do, and my daughter bought me a voucher a year ago (it’s about to expire!), so I managed to book us in – just in time! I am looking forward to that too – more self care, and showing the Universe that I am worthy of this and more!

So why is self care important? Firstly, you’re worth it! And it’s important that you show the Universe through your actions that you deserve to be taken care of. Also, self care is about feeling better both physically, energetically, and emotionally. If you make self care a priority you will feel better in every way. There is nothing selfish about taking care of you, so I urge you to come up with ways you can show yourself some care.

What self care actions could you take for yourself today? xx