Daily Self-Care | by Madisyn Taylor We have all heard the instructions of an airline attendant reminding us to put on our own oxygen mask before we help anyone else with theirs. This advice is often cited as a metaphor for self-care because it so accurately expresses why it is important. It seems to say, ironically, that if you can't take care of yourself for yourself, do it for others. Few situations in our daily lives mimic the wake-up call of an airplane emergency, so it's easy to keep putting self-care off--easy, that is, until we get sick, overwhelmed, or exhausted, and suddenly don't have the energy to care for the people who count on us. That's when we realize we haven't been getting the oxygen we need to sustain ourselves. We begin to understand that taking care of ourselves is neither selfish nor indulgent; it's just plain practical. Putting yourself first means that it may be necessary to say no to someone else in order to say yes to yourself. For many of us, there is always something we feel we could be doing for someone else, and it helps to remember the oxygen metaphor. You can even encourage yourself by saying "I am caring for myself so that I am better able to care for others" or some other mantra that will encourage you. It also helps to remember that self-care doesn't have to be composed of massively time-consuming acts. In fact, the best prescription for taking care of yourself is probably small, daily rituals; for example, taking one half-hour for yourself at the beginning and end of the day to meditate, journal, or just be. You might also transform the occasional daily shower or bath into a half-hour self-pampering session. Whatever you decide, making some small gesture where you put yourself first every day will pay off in spades for you and the ones you love. The oxygen you need is all around you; sometimes you just need to be reminded to breathe. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Tristan Gatto If your body feels tight and stiff from daily stressors like: sitting hunched over a desk all day, being on your feet frequently, in and out of the car constantly, or just sore from daily activities...THIS is the program for you! In this course, Tristan Gatto, top-selling DailyOM course creator, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Movement Specialist with several years of experience helping people move and feel better, shows you how to systematically improve your spinal health by: mobilizing, stretching, and aligning all the tight muscles that are notorious for neck and back tension -- all this while building whole body strength to support a stronger, more stable and healthier spine without all the aches and pains - from the inside out! This systematic approach dramatically transforms the health of your entire body and spine -- In just 10-20 minutes a day! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 2. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 3. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover! 4. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 5. Fit and Fierce Over 40 6. A Year of Rumi 7. Overcoming Creative Anxiety 8. Conscious Parenting 9. Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter 10. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose
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