Make Self Care a Priority

Posted: December 6th, 2012

It is easy to become caught up in work, family and home obligations. While often rewarding, these obligations can become draining when your entire life is built around them. As a result, you may start to lose sense of who you are as an individual, and can even begin to question the purpose of doing so much for others. When this cycle begins, it becomes difficult to operate at peak performance, and certainly makes it impossible to enjoy life to the fullest. If allowed to continue, feelings of being overwhelmed and overly pressured can take over, which in many busy lives is not an option. The answer to maintaining a good outlook on life and protecting yourself from the ravages of stress and anxiety is to take care of yourself. This is commonly known as engaging in good "self care." The goal of self care is to make sure to devote time to the things that you enjoy - to take time for yourself. This gives your life meaning and allows you to recharge. Regularly rejuvenate by treating yourself to the following pleasurable activities: · Massages · Spa treatments · Pedicures · Social activities By properly managing your priorities and including activities you look forward to, you will make strides towards fighting dissatisfaction and depression. Better yet, it will not only give meaning and purpose to your life, but lift your spirits as well.