Taking Care of Your Wild

#Selfcaresundays are my JAM. I truly believe that you cannot pour from an empty cup, which is why it's incredibly important to take care of yourself before giving back to others. There is so much more to loving yourself than a luxurious bath or day of the week though. When I first started my own healing, I had to come to ask, why wasn't the bubble bath working? The bottle of wine? The numbing of Netflix? What I had to come to terms with was, I couldn't numb myself and call it loving myself. I didn't think I was worth the time, my worth was linked to what I could do or provide to others. It didn't matter if I took care of myself. That wasn't an overnight revelation for me, but I did do the work to realize where it stemmed from and how to heal from it. Sometimes taking care of yourself means reframing:

I have to workout becomes, I workout and move because I love my body and everything it does to support me.
I have to wash my face becomes, I wash my face because I am worth the commitment and deserve to take care of myself.
I have to read more becomes, I read more because it nourishes my mind and I want to continue learning so I can grow.
I have to meditate more becomes, I want to meditate because it helps me find new perspective and calm my mind.
I'm exhausted, but don't want to say no to my friends becomes, I deserve to take care of myself without needing to explain my decisions to others.

There are many ways to find a new appreciation for the daily routines you implement and know that you are worthy of the time, commitment and boundaries you may need to take care of yourself.

Below are some things you can try throughout your day or week to gain momentum in creating time and space to take care of yourself.