EXTREME is not a term usually connected to self-care. Self-care
usually portrays a picture of gentleness, kindness, loving self
or being nurturing. People don’t consider it necessary to take
extreme action when it comes to self-care. Why?
First the word extreme is often only associated with dangerous
sports or foolish actions when in reality it relates to any area
where you try something new or push your personal limits to
experience the fullness of life.
Second, most of us don’t know what self-care is really like or
we may feel we will begin practising self-care when we have
enough material security that allows us time to be so indulgent.
You put your needs second for many years and then if and when
the time comes you may not know how to do it because you haven’t
developed the habit of self-care.
In reality practising extreme self-care actually produces more
time, space and money in our lives. When we truly care for our
own needs first, we build a reserve of energy and resources that
enables us to sustain extreme self-care in our own life with
enough left over to care for others.
I challenge you to choose one thing this week that demonstrates
extreme self-care in your life. (Have a massage, read a book,
get a house cleaner, do your favourite whimsical thing, have a
check up at the dentist, stretch, say no). Notice the happiness,
energy and well being you create by practising extreme self-care.