How do you find time to self-care
Sometimes my schedule can be very packed and things lined up back to back. What do you guys do to find time to self care?
I usually try to set myself a full 8 hours of sleep. I know that it brings a lot of benefits physically and mentally.
@sunnyWriting4806
The getting plenty rest does help keeping up your strength...Good job on that you done well,
@exquisitePeace7976
Thanks Peace! I totally agree that the sleep and being well-rested for the next day has so many benefits!
@sunnyWriting4806
Finding the time for self-care, for me, boils down to the fact that I remind myself something like "if I have/take all this other time everyday to all these other things, then I can surely make some time for myself that is solely meant to benefit me."
Now I'm sure what I actually remind myself is less wordy, haha, but my point still stands. Each time I meditate, exercise, or go to bed on time I am always thankful afterwards or the next day. And then, inevitably, I ask myself the next day something like "if I feel this good after taking care of myself, why don't I do it more often?" And so the struggle lives, haha! :)
@sereneSunset26
Great point! I totally agree that the delayed gratification and beneficial results of our decision to self-care is such a good motivation to keep us doing it. For me personally, I definitely feel extremely thankful to my past self for sleeping 8 hours the night previous. Same goes the opposite way as well haha, my morning self often doesn't feel too kindly to my previous self who decided to sleep 5 hours that night...
