Self-care

Today, I am keeping it short because I am not feeling 100%. My throat hurts and I am tired. I did a bit of traveling this weekend and it all caught up to me. So, just a note on self-care and what it means to me. When I am feeling a little under the weather, I try to cut-back on my obligations (there’s that word again, I think I should start counting how often it comes up!).  I become more careful about how I spend my time and try not to over extend myself.  Getting enough sleep is a big part of it. I believe eating well should be part of it too, but it’s going on 11pm, I am just now blogging and eating a Lean Cuisine, so much for eating well! I should practice what I preach.

I do preach that Caregivers being caring to themselves is priority one,  and that is not hypocritical. I don’t like the airplane analogy because I feel like it’s so overused, but it’s fitting and here it goes – we must always put the oxygen mask on ourselves first, before helping small children and those around us.  My neighbor said it best, “After me, you come first.” With that, I am putting myself first, and calling it a day. Goodnight!