January or should I say Janu-worry is here. The beginning of January is always buzzing with excitement to what the year ahead holds, but it does not take too long to fall into the Janu-worry funk. Before 2019 started, I wanted to challenge myself to set up a self-care routine that I would carry into 2019, and beyond. As I prepared to get into this new mindset, I had to take a step back and ask myself what I considered self-care. At first, I thought of it as this cutesy little routine where I listen to relaxing music, do a face mask, and just have a serene environment to relax in.
In my mind, this was going to be enough. This definition did not settle well with me. For several days, I kept asking myself what self-care is and what it means to me. I soon flashed back to my Fall semester. My Fall semester was full of high’s and plenty of low’s. Being away from the people I loved the most, and the environment I loved was quite difficult. I found myself putting myself last and putting my academics first. After a few breakdowns, it was as though I went numb to everything, which made ignoring myself much easier.
During the Christmas holidays, I looked back at all the times I fell physically ill and all the times I would curl into a ball and cry in my bed. As I looked back, I realized, something’s gotta give. THIS COULDN’T BE IT. That was when I started realizing how much deeper self-care is. Although my definition of self-care is evolving, so far I have come to realize that it is deeper than a few hours spent with self. It is taking the time to look within yourself.
It is a time to balance books and take a look at where you are ignoring yourself and what you need to work on. It is a time to celebrate the little milestones. It is a time to look within yourself and make sure you are doing well. It is through taking care of ourselves that we are able to emanate that same energy to others.
So friends, take the time for yourself and check on you. HELP YOU FOR YOU.
Love and light,
-Zuba
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