Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.
September is self care awareness month and as this quote from Oprah reminds us, self care is about how you feel right now. Not dwelling on the past, not anxious about the future.
One story that resonated deeply with me pertaining to self care is about picturing yourself as a pitcher of water. As you tip over, you pour into those around you- your children, spouse, parents, friends, coworkers. Eventually, tipped over as you are, that water is going to run dry.
Instead, stand back up straight. Let water pour into you. When it gets too full, the water will overflow. That overflow is the abundance you give to those same people. Instead of draining you, you are both feeling great as the water feeds both of you.
Where does the water come from? Self care of course!
It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It's necessary.
- Mandy Hale
You know yourself best as to what relaxes you and fills your pitcher. But in case you have been tipped over for too long, here are some great ideas to recharge.
- Take a nice long bath
- Read a book
- Sit in your massage chair
- Relax in a sauna
- Take a walk
- Go to the gym
- Take a nap
- Practice Gratitude
- Practice Breathing Techniques
- Stretch
- Drink plenty of water
- Do some gardening
- Adult coloring books
- Go to the beach
- Meditate
- Journal
- Watch your favorite tv show
- Dance to your favorite music
- Try a DIY project
- Diffuse essential oils
- Listen to relaxing music
- Light your favorite candle
- Organize your wardrobe
- Try a new recipe
- Try acupuncture
- Change up your hairstyle
- Do the thing you used to love
- Have a date night
- Go to the park with your kids
- Listen to a podcast
- Yoga
- Call a friend or loved one
- Treat yourself to a great cup of coffee or tea
- Give yourself a facial
- Go on a spontaneous day or weekend trip
- Hike in nature
- Write a letter to your future self
- Give yourself a mani/pedi
- Buy yourself your favorite flowers
- Watch the sunset
I'm sure you can guess our favorite methods of self care, we love sitting in a massage chair or relaxing in an NIR sauna! To help you feel this wonderful bliss, we have our September Self Care Awareness Sale!
*This sale is for a limited time only, September 2021.
As always, we are here to help you find that chair that is perfect for you or your loved one. We offer free shipping, no tax, and a lowest price guarantee, in addition to financing! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at (803) 574-9474. We look forward to dazzling you with our world class customer service and helping you bring more self care into your future!