This is for my girls who like to give, give, give and give. Your hearts are full of love that you just have to spread it around. You give even when you do not have it to give. This can be applied to monetary purposes but in this case, I am referring to your emotional and mental wellness. Do you all pay attention to the flight attendant’s instruction on an airplane?: During an emergency, put on your oxygen mask before you help the other person. Who knew that piece of advice could be used in your daily life! It is our natural instinct to nurture and care for those around us. Being so caring is not a bad thing but it can be bad if you are not taking care of yourself first. How can you help someone if you are not helping yourself? YOU are YOUR Number 1 responsibility. No one is going to remind you to make sure You got You!
Ladies, make sure you are looking out for your well-being. I am a big advocate for self-care. In a nutshell, self-care is about treating yourself as kindly as you treat others.
Here are some self-care tips to try:
- Keep a daily journal to jot down your feelings.
- Listen to music you enjoy.
- Read an interesting book.
- Walk in nature.
- Say daily affirmations.
- Practice meditation.
- Exercise.
- Watch a good movie.
- See a therapist/counselor.
- Do something fun with friends.
Let me know what self-care activities you enjoy in the comments below!
Until Next Time
-C.U.T Chris Unfiltered Thoughts
6 thoughts on “Take Care of Yo-Self First!”
LondonCole
I so needed to read this… I find myself sometimes loss and confused focusing on everyone but me. I will start putting some of these tips to use!
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blkmentalspace
It is important to make sure you take some time out for you. Try to do something you enjoy everyday.
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Keta
Girl if this isn’t speaking to me I don’t know what Is. You and I both know I have a problem with checking in others before myself in the past ….. and now recently in the last few months I realized I need to look out for me and do things for me that makes me happy. Personally I like to spend time with myself and take myself out to learn how I am and stay afloat with things. I spend a lot of time thinking on how to improve myself whether it’s at the gym or in the shower. I’m really glad you hit this topic a lot of people are out here worried about other before themselves but what good that would do if you can’t figure out how to help yourself. Love you girl.
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blkmentalspace
Spending time with yourself is always good. Sometimes we need to take a moment to gather our thoughts. I love you too and thank you reading!!
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Erika Jackson
Hey girl hey! I smiled while reading this because I’m on this very journey of putting myself first and doing the things I love. Thank you for the reminder to keep myself first!!!!!!!!
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blkmentalspace
Hey girl!!. I was speaking to myself while I was writing the post. I’m happy the post served as a reminder to take care of yourself!
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