Recently someone asked a group of people if they had been on or are planning a retreat recently and I quickly answered, "Yes, I have one planned." This person also asked the three benefits of the retreat, my replay was simple, "Serenity, meditation, and focus."
As I contemplated on what topic to share on Monday Matters, that brief interaction weighed heavy on my mind. Today, I want to encourage you to take some actions on self-care. First, I want to take a moment to define self-care. It means just what it days... taking care of yourself, to nurture your spirit, soul and body; but more importantly it is purposely making time for yourself so that you can regenerate and refresh your holistic being.
Some benefits of self-care:
Reduce stress, anxiety or fear
Reflection
Meditation
Serenity
Clarity of purpose
Realigned focus
Re-energize your spirit, soul and body
Enhance your ability to hear God
Ways to take action on self-care:
Breathing meditations
Go to the park or beach
Plan a retreat or day at a hotel
Plan a day at the spa
Plan a getaway with your girlfriends
Plan a getaway with your spouse
Create a quiet space in your home
Take a candlelit bubble bath
Listen to meditation CDs
If you have not taken a break recently, ask yourself, "Why haven't I made time for myself recently?" Now list three reasons you should take a break. Next, take action steps today on your self-care. Remember, if you don't take care of yourself, you can't expect others to take care of you.
Posted By: The SISTAHS Ministry
Tuesday, November 18th 2008 at 9:56AM
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