I’ve been thinking that many of us women are taught to ignore self-care and replace it with self-indulgence. We might not get enough sleep (especially if we have children … especially if we have addict children), but we might make up for it with shoe shopping. Maybe we’re dieting in an attempt to stay attractive to a husband (or to get a husband!), but we might drink a bottle of wine just to feel good at the end of the day.
Clearly, Self-Care and Self-Indulgence are not interchangeable. And as we learn to really take care of ourselves (eat well, exercise, sleep, quiet time, prayer, etc.), our need to indulge will dissipate. Our lives will take on a natural balance and calm.
The only person who can provide Self-Care to you is YOU. Start today. Let me know if I can help! (onemomtalking@gmail.com).
One Mom Talking: The ongoing story of one mom, three teens, and heroin. 