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The Importance of Self-Care and Self-Love
Nearly every health and wellness expert talks about the importance of self-care, but what they often miss is the crucial underlying thread of self-love in these practices. Self-care isn’t necessarily about taking a fancy bath or going on vacation; self-care is in the simple everyday tasks of taking care of your body, mind, and soul – and each of these acts is ultimately a radical act of self-love.
What Happens When Self-Care Falls Aside?
We have all experienced times in life when self-care might have slipped a bit, and this is entirely normal. But it is essential to realize that part of moving through a powerful healing journey is recognizing that you are your best friend and inner parent – and self-care actions are a simple way to show yourself the love and care that you truly deserve. When we spend our time looking for fulfillment and care externally, we miss the real wealth of love and wisdom within ourselves.
Self-Care as a Radical Act of Self-Love
Self-care is ultimately a profound inner message that you are inherently worthy of love and respect. Every time you cook yourself a healthy meal, apply a soothing lotion to your skin, or put on a nice clean outfit, you are telling your body, mind, and soul that you matter. Each small action can be a way to show love to yourself – and as we all know, love is truly the most potent healing force in this world!
So, in what small ways can you take care of love yourself today? Even a simple action can make all the difference!
Emotions are a normal part of life, but when they become overwhelming or difficult to manage, then this is where you may run into some problems! Learning how to manage your emotions is a surprising life skill that many people haven’t entirely understood, but once you get the hang of it, you can move through the ups and downs of life with more ease.
Here are 3 Ways to Manage Your Emotions:
1. Take 5 Deep Breaths
No matter where you are in the process of feeling your emotions, taking the time to breathe is an essential practice. A few mindful deep breaths can do wonders to restore your nervous system and increase your resiliency in the face of any emotion.
2. Journal It Out
An excellent catharsis for overwhelming emotions is to let them spill out onto the page. Writing is a simple way to release the feelings you may be holding inside of you. Try starting your day by writing a few things you are grateful for and then ending your day by engaging in a more free-flow journaling process.
3. Feel It to Heal It
Throughout all of these techniques, a foundational principle in managing emotions is actually not to suppress your feelings. When people think about managing their emotions, they focus on pushing them away or making them go away. But to truly dissolve your feelings, you must feel and understand them. Then they will move through you on their own.
But this doesn’t mean letting your emotions completely overtake you; it simply means that sometimes it is ok to cry, to feel afraid, or to feel angry – letting these emotions run their course can be profoundly therapeutic. So, let yourself feel and use the combination of deep breathing and journaling to remain balanced throughout this process.
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