
Instead, there seems to be this huge divide about the right way and the right things to do in order to effectively practice self-care. Anything that doesn’t seem to align with those ideals and practices is automatically cast aside as not self-care.
This is frustrating beyond relief because self-care is not a surface level practice! There are many layers to it, and many different ways to practice self-care, and many different approaches to creating an effective self-care routine. Before we dive deep into how to create the perfect self-care routine for you, I first want to talk about the importance of self-care.
If you’re new to the blog here’s where I stand with the idea of self-care.
It is 100% personal. That means whatever works best or is most effective for someone else doesn’t necessarily mean that, that will be the case for you. This also means that there is no right or wrong way to engage in self-care because your needs are going to vary from moment to moment compared to the needs of everyone else.
The most important part of any self-care practice or routine is understanding what needs you have that need to be met in that present moment. The main goal of consistently practicing self-care is to achieve an overall higher and more satisfying well-being. This does not happen by just engaging in any regular self-care practice.
Instead, you have to understand what need you are meeting, what aspect or area of your health you are focusing on, and what the necessary self-care activity is needed in the present moment in order to help you achieve a healthier overall well-being. So, let’s take a closer look at how you can go about creating the perfect self-care routine for yourself. [Read more…]