Here it is April already. I am not ready for it to be April. I'm not ready for it to be March but that's over with. The old adage that time flies as you get older is true. But why is it true.
I think it is because as adults we have more responsibilities and more obligations. So our time is allotted to so many things that we don't always get to do the things we want to. My sister once commented on one of my posts, that I needed to quit my job if i was going to make all the quilts that I want to make. She's not wrong.
For me it has been a journey to find what works for me and what I have to prune out of my life. The last few months have been pretty chill for me. I do my morning routine, which gives me a spiritual boost and feeds my creative side. I call it my morning Zen. I am much better able to handle the so called crises that spring up when I do this routine. In the evening, I blog, do scripture study, and I read. Usually I read a spiritual or self improvement book and then a fun or relaxation book. This gets me in the right state of mind to settle in for a good night's sleep. About the only time I watch TV these days is if I am really tired or my husband is home and I am being with him.
The thing with these routines is, they are feeding my soul. I am finding life is much better when we feed our souls. This is true self care. The other thing is I don't' feel guilty about not getting things done because I am not wasting time in front of the TV or playing computer games. I am being productive. Just not always as productive as I would like. But self care is also recognizing your limitations.
I am still setting goals. I am still learning and growing. I am just not sitting and daydreaming or wishing for things to happen. Don't get me wrong, I still dream about winning the lottery or getting a huge windfall. But I am not sitting around and waiting for that to happen. I am taking steps to make it happen. That is also self care.
What are you doing to improve your self care?
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