It’s not unheard of for mother figures to take a backseat to prioritize self care, new clothes and accessories over the needs of their families. I’m here to tell you, to give you permission to prioritize yourself, to upgrade your wardrobe and personal space. Taking the time to take care of ourselves is the best way to take care of others. There’s a common saying “you can’t pour from an empty cup” and it is very true, and very impossible. Taking time and energy to care for yourself looks like a myriad of scenarios which can vary from person to person. Whether upgrading your wardrobe and accessories for the first time in ages, or spending time in nature, consider these options to bring some self care into your life.
- Take a quiet walk in nature. There have been recent emerging studies on the importance and benefits of spending time in nature, as well as on the amount of benefits our brains and bodies receive from quiet time each day. Many spend exorbitant amounts of energy doing, acting, reacting and taking action to get things done, in the spirit of productivity and keeping busy, as if it’s a badge of honor in conversation with others. Taking regular walks in nature, whether through the wilderness or through a nearby park in your neighborhood, can be a relaxing quiet time you need to be able to carry on with your life in a happy and healthy manner.
- Consider upgrading your wardrobe and accessories. There are a few must have/staple items for your closet such as comfortable and stylish shoes and clothes that make you look and feel confident, put together and intentional with your life choices, a comfortable bralette or racerback bralette a few of them, and some key accessories when you need to dress it up a bit. There’s a certain feeling of self-appreciation and confidence when you wear clothing and items that make you feel good in the world, and this filters into all parts of your life.
- Spend time doing something you enjoy and get a lot of good feelings from. This can be anything, from traveling with close friends, or solo, going to see live music, spending time in coffee shops writing, taking on a hobby such as painting or knitting, cooking, watching theatrical performances, working in your garden or taking on a sport that grabs your interest. Hobbies are age-old practices of doing something enjoyable that bring about creativity, engagement and being present in the moment. Doing something for yourself, makes the rest of life much more smooth, enjoyable and balanced.
What can you incorporate into your life today to upgrade your quality of self-care? From new clothes and accessories to boost your self-confidence, to spending quiet time and taking walks in nature, and engaging in relaxing and engaging hobbies, there are a myriad of things in life we can do to bring more joy into our daily life, as a way to build a solid foundation as we take care of others.
