Spring Rejuvenation For Your Stressed Self
April 14, 2009 9:39 pm Stress, Women's Interest
- Crabapple Tree
I needed some personal spring rejuvenation this week. I spent time taking care of myself and I thought I would share these reminders with other women:
- Reminded myself for the umpteenth time to take care of myself, it will make me more able to help others and feel less taken advantage of.
- I said lots of “no’s” this week, actually cancelled 2 engagements (boy did that feel good). Spent some very restful time alone.
- I napped often
- Took care of others when I wanted to, not because it was expected. This resulted in feeling more genuine and less exhausted.
- Had an opportunity to blow my own horn and took it.
- Reminded myself that helping people help themselves is the best thing you can do for them. Making them dependent on you is poison.
- I need to keep working on learning to take care of myself first. This is a lifelong process that easily seems to get lost.
Learn more techniques for self care in specific situations in Behavioral First Aid: Managing Emotions During Emergencies.
