Daily Self-Care | We have all heard the instructions of an airline attendant reminding us to put on our own oxygen mask before we help anyone else with theirs. This advice is often cited as a metaphor for self-care because it so accurately expresses why it is important. It seems to say, ironically, that if you can't take care of yourself for yourself, do it for others. Few situations in our daily lives mimic the wake-up call of an airplane emergency, so it's easy to keep putting self-care off -- easy, that is, until we get sick, overwhelmed, or exhausted, and suddenly don't have the energy to care for the people who count on us. That's when we realize we haven't been getting the oxygen we need to sustain ourselves. We begin to understand that taking care of ourselves is neither selfish nor indulgent; it's just plain practical. Putting yourself first means that it may be necessary to say no to someone else in order to say yes to yourself. For many of us, there is always something we feel we could be doing for someone else, and it helps to remember the oxygen metaphor. You can even encourage yourself by saying "I am caring for myself so that I am better able to care for others" or some other mantra that will encourage you. It also helps to remember that self-care doesn't have to be composed of massively time-consuming acts. In fact, the best prescription for taking care of yourself is probably small, daily rituals; for example, taking one half-hour for yourself at the beginning and end of the day to meditate, journal, or just be. You might also transform the occasional daily shower or bath into a half-hour self-pampering session. Whatever you decide, making some small gesture where you put yourself first every day will pay off in spades for you and the ones you love. The oxygen you need is all around you; sometimes you just need to be reminded to breathe. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Phoebe Leona By developing a greater mind-body connection, it's possible to cultivate a profound sense of inner peace, and an energetic balance that will unlock a wave of change in your life. In this transformational 7-day course from movement practice expert, Phoebe Leona, you'll be led through an integrated program that is specifically designed to travel through both your physical and energy bodies to create healing shifts, stability, and mobility. With a combination of therapeutic body movements, soothing meditations, and thought-provoking journaling exercises, you will release what does not serve you and open up space for positive, new experiences. By the end, you will have all the tools you need to manifest what you want and deserve into existence. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. How to Overcome Depression 2. What to Eat Over 40 3. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 4. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 5. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 6. Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor 7. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 8. 5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras 9. Hold Your Own During Control Dramas 10. 4 Minute Metabolism Booster
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