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1/17/2017

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​A short while ago I sent out a questionnaire to family, friends and colleagues on a variety of subjects.


In this new year, I thought I'd share the feedback from a question focused on self care, a subject I stress with all of the nursing students I come in contact with. Here are some of the responses I received.

​How do you take care of yourself?

💠Hot yoga, meditation, being quiet, attending workshops, going for walks, keeping meaningful company

💠Exercise, sleep, read

💠Eat well, exercise and pray

💠Sharing what I'm feeling, needing /  wanting

💠Learning how to pace myself

💠The best I can

💠With a lot of procrastination

💠By being my own parents.  

💠I pretty much do my best to follow Christ's lead. And because I believe a Christian's body is a temple for Christ, I do my best to treat it appropriately. It has to last me until He says I don't need it any more. ☺

💠I truly listen to my inner voice. If I am feeling tired, I rest. Hungry, I find nourishment. Lonely, seek out friends. Sad, reach for people and activities that lift my spirits. You get the picture. Just pay attention and respond. It's one of the few simple jobs we have. ​
​When I see responses such as this, I'm once again struck by the similarities we share amidst our outward differences.  

The beauty of self care is the many forms it can take, considering the physical, emotional and social aspects of our lives. It does take conscious determination to care for ourselves as well as we do others in our lives, both personally and professionally.  

I will continue to spend as much time as possible with my life coaches, Andy and Zoey. They do wonders for all aspects of my health and they love me unconditionally, even when I take a few steps backwards. They also appreciate my singing voice and odd sense of humor! ☺
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​When you have about 8-minutes, this video, A self-care revolution TED Talk by Megan McCormick, is worthy of your time. Please share with anyone in your life who needs a push, or reminder about the many benefits of self care.
​Let's make this is the year of self care, all the while, remembering that self care is not selfish.  

How about it? Share your strategies with me in the comment section or send me an email. Announcing a plan is often the first step to making it a lifetime habit.

Sharing a timeless song that seems to fit perfectly here...

​Bing Crosby & Rosemary Clooney - Button Up Your Overcoat / Singing In the Rain 


ShoutOuts

​☙ Reading the Labels via WarnerWords
​☙ Inspiration for Those Melancholy Times via Graceful Intentions
​☙ Sparks: Tiny Posts Generating $$$ via flashPress

​Until next week, take good care of yourself.

Hugs,

mar
14 Comments
Genna East
1/18/2017 08:08:32 am

Self-care is something we tend to overlook in the detail-filled, day-to-day business of living. Sometimes our care for others outweighs our own. "Let's make this is the year of self care, all the while, remembering that self care is not selfish." Beautifully stated, and so very true. Hugs, dear Maria for this inspiring article.

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Maria link
1/18/2017 09:26:58 pm

Thanks for being the first to stop by and for this beautiful comment, dear Genna. Hugs to you too.

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Mike
1/18/2017 10:22:21 am

Hello Mar - This is an important lesson. My focus was always elsewhere. Now, being a tad older, many lessons have been learned regarding the lack of self-care.

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Maria link
1/18/2017 09:28:23 pm

Never too late, dear Mike - the walking you do with your dogs does you all a world of good.

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Martie link
1/18/2017 11:01:07 am

Dear Mar, thank you for reminding us again that self care is not selfish, but essential. I, too, believe that we should listen to our body and comply with its needs.

The videos say it all!

Lots of hugs to you!

Martie

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Maria link
1/18/2017 09:30:48 pm

You are welcome, dear Martie - I'm thrilled you enjoyed the video as well. Hugs to you too, mar

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Vicki link
1/18/2017 11:03:37 am

Dear Maria,
I enjoyed this. Pets certainly can be a big part of bringing you "back to earth" on a regular basis, and I guess it helps when you get guilt feelings to really remind yourself that every part of you needs maintenance, when you've been in the habit of just giving, and forgetting about your own needs.
I liked the video too, and how she spelled out her strategies for self care.
This should be a frequent reminder for folks. Unfortunately a lot of them don't want to hear about it, or are "too busy." For those it is even more important that they somehow manage to find little slivers of self care time.
Thanks for this.
Hugs and love

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Maria link
1/18/2017 09:35:08 pm

I totally agree with the points you've made, dear Vicki.

I often tell folks who tell me they 'don't have time for self care'... that it's actually 'you don't have time to NOT take care of yourself in the grand scheme'.

And yes, small increments of self care counts... but I know with you, I am 'preaching to the choir'. Love you lots, mareer

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Sannel Larson link
1/18/2017 12:45:27 pm

Dear Maria,

Just like Mike, all my life, self-care was always elsewhere. It was not until I got sick that I had to change my lack of self-care and become a bit nicer to myself. Now I try to take care of myself by doing what I need to do to feel my healthiest. That means spending quiet time by myself, long walks with my very own vitamin kick, Freddie, eating healthy and natural as can be and avoid stress in any possibly way....Oh and having as much fun playtime with Freddie who gives me the most wonderful giggles. :)
I enjoyed this caring post, and I found the video by Megan McCormick to be very inspiring. I'll bring it forward.
Take good care of yourself now, my beautiful friend!
Love and hugs,
Sannel

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Maria link
1/18/2017 09:39:40 pm

I join this 'better late than never' self care club, dear Sannel and Mike. My epiphany was in 1999.

I love your plan especially that adorable 'Vitamin kick Freddie'. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful comment. Love, Maria

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Ruby link
1/18/2017 05:41:53 pm

Dear Mar,
Exercise is the most important thing we can do for ourselves. I work out twice a day on Tony Little's AB Lounge. I know it keeps me in shape, and I don't feel guilty because at my age, if I didn't exercise I could not be doing the things I love, like dancing and yard work. Keeping the weight off is even more important. It takes work and dedication. I must admit that when I taste chocolate I forget I have an AB lounge. Me bad...
Love and hugs..

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Maria link
1/18/2017 09:45:57 pm

Nurse Ruby,
Your exercise regimen sounds AWESOME - including your 'chocolate amnesia' condition... LOL.
Nothing bad about you -promise. Love and hugs, mar

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Peg Cole link
1/19/2017 04:31:57 pm

Self care has never seemed important until recently. Now, I'm paying better attention to the things I've neglected for a long time. Seeing the folks at the nursing home inspires me to eat better, get a bit of exercise - even if it's just walking or vacuuming the house. I got a stationary bicycle for Christmas and I'm hoping it will never turn into a clothes hamper! So far, I'm on it a few minutes daily huffing and puffing.

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Maria link
1/23/2017 06:50:02 am

Dear Peg,
Your self plan care is realistic and doable - the best kind, I would say.
Movement every day, in a variety of ways, becomes a habit before we even realize.
Proud of you and love you, Maria

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