The Importance of Self-Care

If Not Ourselves, Then Who? 

[I invite you to take in the information below and apply it to your daily self-care routine as set out by our Guest Blogger Jessica Ruiz]

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If we don’t take good care of ourselves, who will?


Self-care is very important.  We are sometimes so busy taking care of others that we forget to take care of ourselves.  


There are different types of self-care:  

  • Exercising is one and it helps you to relieve 
          stress.  Exercising can be fun.  Some people like 

          dancing.  

          I love to dance and I love music. 

          Dancing is a fun way to exercise. Don’t get me   

          wrong, I know that things happen, and it

          is hard to exercise, but you also need to take care 

          of your health. It's important to find an exercise 

          routine that suits your health needs. 




  • The second type is taking time for yourself to 
          enjoy the simple things in life.  I love to

          read books. I have books that I still need to read.   

          I know we can be busy, but we also

          need to spend time with family and friends.    

          Spending time with family and friends by

          going out and going to the park. Especially in 

          these times we need to be grateful for the

          simple things in life.  


  • The third type is eating in moderation.  
          During the week I eat homemade food.  It is hard

          but I try not to eat too much junk food.  Drink 

          water.  Try to drink less soda.  

          For example: I love chocolate and will eat 

          chocolate twice a week.

          Soda- I will only drink soda when I go out to eat. 

          Junk food-I love potato chips.  I try to eat a small 

          bag once or twice a week.  

          (Disclaimer: Always consult your health care 

          provider before making changes to your nutrition              

          plan).




  • The fourth type is expressing yourself.  
          Journaling is one way of expressing yourself.  I

          love to journal.  I started journaling during the 

          4th grade.  I remember my teacher

          introduced us to journaling.  Journaling helps to 

          express yourself with words.  Others

          express themselves through art.  

          Some people draw or paint. My talent would be 

          journaling and writing.


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Elora is a relationship writer with tips that empower you to build greater relationship success.

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