Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - January 9, 2024

 Self-care is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation. – Audre Lorde

Caring for myself is not self-indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival. – Audre Lorde

The first week of 2024 is in the books. Hopefully, readers took time to use the blank slate provided by the new year to create goals to move toward their dreams.

As the author said last week, this week’s blog will discuss what the author’s focus for the year will be on. This year, the author is focusing on self-care. According to verywellhealth.com, self-care is “the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness.”  The author is a person that does not focus on herself and wants to serve others. However, 2023 was a difficult year for the author focusing on work and she allowed many things to fall by the wayside. So, this year, the author is focusing on herself including:

·        Health

·        Volunteering

·        Socializing/Friendships

·        Networking

·        Fashion style/Brand

On Monday morning, the author listened to 3-Minute Reset, which is a podcast by Pat Lencioni and Chris Stefanick. They said that if one does not take care of themselves, he/she will not be able to help others. The author realized she has to care for herself to be here for the long haul and accomplish her dreams.

ACTION:  What self-care actions will you implement into your life in 2024?

Resource

·        https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-self-care-5212781

·        Take Care - 3-Minute Reset | Pat Lencioni & Chris Stefanick - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-care/id1717490448?i=1000640876371