I post on this topic periodically because Nurturing is Important. It is something I want to keep reminding myself to do. I do not choose to nurture myself as a part of some selfish plan to make myself first. Nope. Rather, I noticed as a young adult the down side of failing to take care of yourself... burnout, depression, illness, loneliness.
And it doesn't work to hope that someone will come along to meet all your needs. Nope. Instead, it can heap unrealistic expectations on a loved one overwhelming them and pushing them away.
So I make it a point to do something nurturing for myself very regularly. I am still learning to nurture myself in healthy ways.
Today I had a day off to rest. That was nurturing. I cooked a dinner for my family using fresh ingredients. I played with my dog outside. I sat in my garden basking in the sun while slowing pulling weeds from their roots. (the weeding was only a little nurturing. ha.) I played music. Tomorrow it will be something different.
How are you nurturing yourself? Or are you at all?
1 comments:
Good. I struggle with this battle. I end up some days very, very tired. Thanks for the help.
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