Make time to take care of you...
Well, it's time to take a step back and re-evaluate. It's no secret I've dealt with hand problems for the last several years. It's also no secret that in recent months I've finally moved a whole lot closer to being back to normal.
The reason? I started taking care of myself. For years I've talked about going to get a massage once a month, or once every other month, you know the drill. Then a month passes and funds are low, so I don't go. And I don't go. And again I don't go. Let's face it, few of us can afford the $70+ it costs for a good one hour massage. Instead they become little treats that we hold out for. Last spring I stopped making excuses for not taking care of myself enough. I had a choice. I could continue to lived a stress-filled, pain-filled life, or I could do something about it. About that time I saw a physical therapist and started taking advantage of a little known benefit in my health insurance...massage therapy.
That's right folks. For simply the cost of a co-pay, I'm getting twice monthly massages, and I feel great! My stress levels are lower, and most importantly my body feels good.
Now, I'm not telling all of you to go get a massage every other week, or to spend lots of money. What I'm telling you to do is to start making the time for you. Make that doctor appointment. Go see a chiropractor or acupuncturist. Go get a manicure, or treat yourself to lunch out. Don't break the bank, but do treat yourself well.
So tell me, what have you done lately to take care of you?
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posted by Erin @ 2:27 PM
2 Comments:
Sleep when the baby sleeps. Right now, that's my height of luxury (well, that and a much-needed pedicure).
I hope to get a massage SOON!
Kate, from everyone I know who has had children recently that's their most common advice. Definitely get your sleep while you can!
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