In The Caring Equation
Beth Witrogen, double Pulitzer nominee and author of Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss, and Renewal, wrote a nice piece on Brentwood Press recently.
She shares how important it is to take care of yourself. To care for yourself at the exclusion of others is narcissistic. But to lose yourself in the care of others, you won't be around long to be of any help. It's best to include yourself in the caring equation.
Beth shares several great tips for self care. A couple include...
- Listen to your body’s symptoms and pay attention to its messages about health and healing. Its inner wisdom will guide you to greater wellness.
- If you find yourself tired, angry or resentful at the end of the day, ask yourself what thoughts, actions or interactions drained you. Develop a meditation or self-reflection practice to let them go.
- Keep a positive attitude and accept each day’s offerings. Then let everything go at the end of the day.
Remember to put a premium on self care. It will help you in Serving Strong!
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