I talk all the time about ‘self care’ with midlife and menopausal women in my world. We often don’t realise how important it is, until we REALLY need it, when we are depleted and worn out. But why put it off until then?
Why not integrate it into our lives as a non-negotiable like eating, breathing or sleeping?
From what I’ve observed, it comes down to something really simple.
It’s the ‘Self’ word that stops people. It has them thinking or believing they are being selfish. They see that as a negative. Whether that’s something they’ve grown up with, or something they’ve adopted due to their environment, it needs to stop.
When we introduce simple self care as part of our daily routine, everything changes. Giving ourselves that time, especially during our menopausal years when our resources are already stretched, and investing in ourselves even just a matter of a few minutes each day or every few days. It doesn’t even need to be anything that costs money.
You can do really super simple, effective things like get negativity out of your head by writing in a journal for 10 minutes, meditate and relax, listen to upbeat happy music, or even just look in the mirror and smile at yourself – remind yourself exactly how fabulous you are. Stop the negative self-talk and be kinder to yourself.
My reminder to you today is that out of all the people you will meet in your lifetime, YOU are the one person you will spend 100% of that time with, so stop criticising and start nurturing. Be your own best friend. Treat yourself as you would any other human being who you want to do well in life.
Celebrate your achievements.
Do this one thing daily, and see what changes.
Learn to be kinder to yourself every day. Go for it – with my love.