Self Care
Many of us have so many responsibilities in life that we forget to take care of ourselves. When working in an industry where you are constantly tending to the needs of others it is easy to become unbalanced. It’s hard to prioritize something like taking a bath when we have many other priorities in life however, balancing our mind, body, spirit, and our soul is an important aspect of living a healthy life. In many Indigenous cultures, the body is divided into four equal parts; mental, physical, spiritual and emotional and when one is out of whack, the others are soon to follow. Doing something for yourself once a week seems like a small task but can make a big difference in how you feel about yourself and others. Try one or two of the suggestions below and start to feel good inside and out.

Mental
Pick up a good book and read it
Put on some of your favorite tunes (sing/dance)
Take a class on a topic that interests you
Take a night off, your needs come first

Physical
Take a long bath with candles
Give yourself a pedicure
Get a massage
Take a yoga class
Go for a walk and enjoy Mother Nature (could really fit in all categories)

Spiritual
Buy self-care cards and make it daily ritual to read a card and follow the message
Take some quite time and meditate
Always remember that you are a child of the universe, no less than anyone else and that you have the right to be here and are loved.

Emotional
Record your thoughts, goals and dreams into a journal (there is much comfort in being able to reflect back on where you were and where you are today, in moments of personal weakness)
Stick up affirmations and positive thoughts around your home where they are visible to you
If life overwhelms you and you feel like isolating, reach out and call a friend (get what’s in-out!)

Check out this interesting website that speaks to healing and taking care of all aspects of our mind body and soul www.heartofhealing.net.