“I am mine before I am ever anyone else’s.”
How do you create space for yourself? Creating space for YOU {nurturing YOU} is crucial to be able to SHARE YOU with another person {people}. What do I mean by this? Ever heard of the idea you can’t pour from an empty cup? That’s the idea. But, what does this mean? What does it mean to take care of yourself first? Sounds pretty selfish – especially looking from the not-so-modern sense that still exists at women, specifically. Your duty is to be a good wife and mother. Lose yourself in service to others. Find yourself in service to others. If you’re uncomfortable or sad, do it anyway, it will make you feel better. Fake it ’till you make it. Smiling uses less muscles than frowning. Oh, and by the way anger isn’t ok {in women}.
- Give yourself ‘time outs’ during the day – moments to breathe, anchor, and ground
- Start reading a book for 20+ minutes a few days a week {or more!}
- When you shower, be intentional – notice what it feels like in your body to have warm water cleanse you. Give yourself a scalp massage while washing your hair.
- Say no to something you don’t want to do.
- Say yes to something you want to do
- Plan things in the future that are fun/exciting to look forward to
- Paint your nails
- Enjoy a sunset {maybe with a some ice cream}
- Create something
- Listen to the words of your favorite song
- Listen to nature sounds
- Stretch for 5 minutes when you wake up
- Stretch for 5 minutes before going to bed
- Go to bed 30 minutes earlier
- Set up a relaxation routine before going to bed
- Set up scheduled breaks from you phone/social media
- Be still
- Remember to breathe.
