Me Time is No Joke

It’s that time of year again. Endings. Beginnings. Reflect on the past and plan for the future. I don’t know about you, but this makes me anxious. It is actually why I started going to the beach between Christmas and New Year’s. I choose the beach because that is my happy place. The water and waves are timeless and seem endless. They are a constant for me. No matter when I go or how long between visits, the water is there just waiting for me. That rhythmic flow and constant sound immediately soothe me.

I do not subscribe to the New Year New Me philosophy. There is nothing wrong with us! We may need to adjust some things or tweak this or that. However, you, your core and essence are wonderful! When you reflect and plan, be gentle with yourself.

Having some resolutions is great but avoid absolutes. Instead of saying that you are going to lose 20lbs, try saying that you will strive to eat more healthy whole foods and move your body more.

Here are some gentle thoughts and resolutions:

Listen to what my body is telling me

Resist the hustle mentality

Learn to be vulnerable

Give love freely- including love for myself

Bravely look within and make gentle adjustments

We all try to be the best for our children, our husband/wife, our parents, our friends, our coworkers, and our boss. How about we try to be our best for ourselves?

Love yourself, treat yo’self, listen to yourself, be kind to yourself, understand yourself.

It is easier sometimes to look outward and not inward. It is often easier to see what needs to change outside of ourselves. It is far more difficult to turn inward and see what may need to change within.

Here’s the good news!! I’m here for you! I can help you look inward, accept what you see and gently adjust what needs adjusting.

I got you!! Invest in yourself! Me Time is no joke! However, it’s not just a massage or a quiet moment. It is taking time to look inward, do some work, and then a massage will feel even better! As we move into 2020, Heal and Grow 365 will be offering some specials and tools to help on your reflective journey!

I wish you a new year that allows you some time for inward reflection, so you can see the wonder that you really are!