So, now that we’re aware that we not only can partake in self-care but have a responsibility to take care of ourselves, how do we do it? Have you ever had a day where you know you’d be better downing tools and taking a breather but you just don’t even have the presence of mind to navigate how to do that? I hear you! For that very reason I have put together a menu of self-care options. You can use it for those hectic days that even trying to think of what may help is just too big a task. When I begin to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, agitated or even just a little perturbed I know I need fuel to replenish my resources: faith and self-care are my fuel . I turn to both, and in that particular order. God first, always. Sometimes it is a short interior mental prayer, sometimes I write my prayer. Sometimes it is reading a favourite daily devotional. Then, I turn my attention to what it is I am in need of; what act of self-care I would benefit from. By praying beforehand, I keep God pr
Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire - Saint Catherine of Siena