Hello and welcome to September
September is National Yoga Month and Self-Care Awareness Month. WOW! Two of my favorite things to talk about. Clearly, this is my month to shine. I hope you will be an advocate for yourself (a definition of self-care) and shine with me. Here are a few categories of self-care to explore this month: Emotional self-care, such as accepting compliments without argument or pushback, just a simple Thank You, maintaining healthy boundaries, giving yourself permission to take a pause, saying “no” to things that cause unnecessary stress, or setting up a weekly coffee date with a friend. Physical self-care, such as prioritizing sleep, adopting an exercise routine you can stick with, drinking water, choosing healthy and nourishing foods over highly processed ones, or sitting in the sun. Spiritual self-care, such as spending time in nature, meditating, attending a religious service, practicing yoga, incorporating regular acts of kindness into your day, cleaning your space, or keeping a gratitude journal. What jumps out at you from the lists above? Whatever it is, from whichever category it, is I encourage you to commit to it for the month of September. At the end of the month, we can check in a see if:
Your health improves
Your emotional stability improves
Your outlook on life improves
You smile more
You live your life with purpose and joy
You become your own best friend
You love yourself
Sending you love, peace, and community,
XO
Elyce