Self-care is essential for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is the act of taking care of ourselves and our needs, and making sure that we are healthy, happy, and able to cope with the demands of daily life. However, many of us struggle to prioritize self-care, especially when we are busy, stressed, or dealing with difficult situations.

The good news is that self-care doesn’t have to be expensive, time-consuming, or complicated. There are many simple and easy ways to prioritize self-care and make it a regular part of our daily routine. Here are a few tips:

1. Make a self-care plan: Start by creating a plan that includes specific self-care activities that you can do regularly. This can include things like exercise, meditation, reading, or spending time in nature. Make sure to schedule these activities in your calendar and treat them as important appointments that you can’t miss.
2. Take care of your physical health: Self-care is not just about pampering ourselves, but also about taking care of our basic physical needs. This includes eating well, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly. Make sure to prioritize these activities and make them a part of your daily routine.
3. Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness is the practice of being present and aware of our thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment. It can help us reduce stress, improve our mental health, and increase our well-being. Try to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine, for example, by meditating for a few minutes every morning or paying attention to your breath throughout the day.
4. Connect with others: Social support is essential for our well-being. Make time to connect with friends, family, or a support group on a regular basis. This can be through face-to-face interactions, phone calls, or online communication. Having a supportive network of people can help us feel less isolated and more connected.
5. Set boundaries: Self-care also means setting boundaries and saying “no” to things that don’t serve us well. This can be difficult, but it is essential for our well-being. Make sure to prioritize your own needs and values, and don’t be afraid to say “no” to requests or invitations that don’t align with your goals or priorities.

Remember, self-care is not a luxury, but a necessity. It is important to prioritize it and make it a regular part of our daily routine. By taking care of ourselves, we can improve our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and live happier and more fulfilling lives.Try again

Today’s gratitude is for the gesture of Smile!

Smile at each other, smile at your wife, smile at your husband, smile at your children, smile at each other — it doesn’t matter who it is – and that will help you to grow up in greater love for each other.

Mother Teresa

Thanks for the gesture of smile and for those kind souls you offer the genuine smile to you. Just a small gesture but such a powerful weapon to make people at ease, show empathy and connect on a more primal level.

Day 2 – I want to be thankful for this feeling of gratitude. I am so glad that I have shrunk off this feeling of entitlement and do not take anything for granted. I am thankful that my parents and friends have ingrained deep sense of gratitude in me. This has helped me recognize the blessings in my life and a constant sense of awe – How Lucky I am 🙂

Man is born as a seed; he can become a flower, he may not. It all depends on you, what you do with yourself; it all depends on you whether you grow or you don’t. It is your choice and each moment the choice has to be faced; each moment you are on the crossroads.

– OSHO

Each moment we are on the crossroads … the choice we make defines our future, present and past!

Tomorrow I will analyse for morality and ethics … today I want to just revel in the swift justice by execution of the animals aka Rapists……. especially when I read about Jyoti Singh’s mom still fighting in court or Unnao rape victim set ablaze.

Analysis is for some other day and today me as women is unabashedly supporting swift justice

Well done Telangana Police

So for next 21 days I am going to recognise 3 things I am grateful for!

Day 1 – this is generic Thank you for everything so far that has happened in my life – nature, my parents, my husband, sisters, brothers, cousins, friends, teachers, relatives, people I have met, places i have visited, experiences i had which have shaped my personality, my first job, and all other jobs since then, the great company I work for , fantastic colleagues, people who believe in me, people who have doubts about me, people who put me down, my admirers, my critics, my haters, the beautiful house I live in, amazing foods I eat, my house helpers who have made my life so comfortable, artists whose art I enjoy (music, movies, paintings, books, buildings, fridge magnets, clothes, jewellery, shoes), banks , investment planner, doctors, medicines, healthcare centers, car I drive, my phone, my TV , Netflix, Amazon prime membership, my Kindle and kindle unlimited subscription, the roaming plan my phone company provides, Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, Emails and spam folder, religion I am born into, gurudwaras, Prayers, Alexa, my bose headset and speakers, glasses of wines, Coffee for keeping me awake in boring meetings, My. Camera for letting me capture moments in time and space,……..phew 😀

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