There is a booming industry dedicated to the concept of self care. And while I love a relaxing massage or a new anti aging face cream, this is not what I want you to think about when I talk about self care. Self care is not an expensive luxery that is an indulgence you experience every once and a blue moon. Self care should be incorporated into your daily routine, into your everyday life. Simple things like decluttering a closet, making a healthy breakfast, finding a quiet moment for a cup of tea can feed our spirits. Walks in nature, meditating, connecting with a friend, journaling, exercising… any thoughtful activity that leaves you feeling calm and centered is a form of self care. To me, self care can be boiled down to creating time to pursue meaningful moments or activities. I want you to schedule your self care as you would anything else in your life. Put it in your calendar! For those of you who are already doing our VIDEO WORKOUT SERIES, you are already practicing self care 3 times each week! Bravo! For those of you who don’t know where to start or would like to incorporate some additional self care activities into your daily routine, here are some ideas to get you started:
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