There is no doubt that we as women are tough and built to last. However, it is time for us to truly embrace and indulge in some self-care.
let us take some time to reflect, refocus, and recharge. Life can pull us in so many different directions, demanding far more from us than what we receive in return.
As natural nurturers, we are designed to give love, growth, positive energy and so much more. But in order to maintain balance, we must be cautious of what and who we allow to plug into us. We must find a place of peace and a moment of self- care to redirect, regenerate, and maybe even recreate ourselves. Take a moment to take a deep breath, relax, meditate, pray and stretch. Release all the toxins that have invaded your overall well-being.
Be mindful of your time because how you spend your time is vital! I encourage you to become more self-aware, to feed yourself things that will nourish your body, your soul, your spirit and promote healthy growth.
Take advantage of everything available to you, including opportunities for self-care and self-love. It is essential for us as women to prioritize ourselves and our well-being. Remember, you are deserving of love and care just as much as anyone else. Embrace self-care and use the moment to nurture and empower yourself.
It’s important that we start with self-awareness, self-love, knowing our self-worth and who we really are. Make it a priority to love yourself, pamper yourself, and feast on positivity.
Please remember to set boundaries for others and a goal for yourself, whether it be educational, parenting, cognitive or self-improvement. It will only help you be a better person, mother, sister, daughter, friend and so on.
I understand that life can become overwhelming at times. Yes, there will be days when you feel lonely, sad, and exhausted, carrying the weight of past and present toxic relationships, abandonment, addiction, neglect, abuse, self-hate and negative thoughts of yourself. Balancing work, family, and friends can be challenging, and it may feel like you are wearing a mask and pretending to the world that everything is fine when you are actually struggling on the inside. That is way it is crucial to take the time to pause and unwind.
It is only through self-reflection and self-care that we can heal, grow and truly fulfill our roles as providers of love, support and understanding. Let us embrace this time to plug into ourselves and rediscover the strength and resilience that lies within us.
Self-care is never selfish.
Nairobi X