You have probably heard about self-care before, the idea of looking after yourself is not exactly a new one. Making it a priority to take care of your own needs, physical, emotional and spiritual has become more a popular concept in recent years, but although we all like the idea of taking time out for ourselves, the truth is that many of us do not actually do it.
So, why is self-care so important for our well-being? Put simply, you cannot give anything from an empty cup. A lot of people, women especially, are very good at looking after everyone else. We put our families first, give our all to our job or our business, and make time for our friends – but where do we make time for our own needs?
If you have 101 demands being made on your time, it is all too easy just to let your own needs slide in an attempt to try and keep everyone else happy, but the more you do that, the less you will actually want to help people. You may get crabby when your children want you to look at something they are doing. You may snap at your husband or partner. You may resent your boss for asking you to help on yet another project and when your friends ask for help with something you may roll your eyes and sigh loudly, feeling put upon.
When you feel as if you have nothing left to give, you will be stressed out and exhausted. Do not let things get to that stage; look after yourself and arrange some ‘me-time’ so that you feel relaxed and happy, and other people’s demands do not wear you out so much. You can also say no to things if you really do not want to do them, or just do not have time.
Why You Should Not Neglect Yourself…
Yes, we know that it is just easier sometimes to give in, let your own needs slide and forget the little things that we enjoy when life gets busy. When we are overwhelmed, taking time out to do something fun seems frivolous and like a luxury. Stop and think about it the next time you are tempted to work through lunch instead of making your gym or hair appointment though; self-care actually makes you more productive and less stressed.
Self-care stops you from getting burned out. Pushing yourself to the point where you are exhausted and cannot take one more demand is not good for anyone, and if you make a point of taking care of yourself before it gets that bad, you will avoid a lot of potential stress in the future.
Self-care is a great stress reducer. We all need a little bit of stress to get things done sometimes, but too much will create havoc on your mind and your body. Doing nice things that you enjoy, and looking out for your own wellbeing stops the effects of stress from taking over, making you more productive.
Self-care can help you to get your focus back. Whether it is the luxury of a facial or just an hour’s walking or session at the gym, getting away from something that has you really stuck can help you to work out what it is that needs to be done. Take a break from that tricky issue and the answer may just come to you when you stop looking for it so frantically!
Have we convinced you to take care of yourself now?
About Us
We understand that life, especially for women, can be extremely busy and hectic and sometimes you just need some ‘me’ time to escape and feel rejuvenated again.
Our welcoming, accredited, private one-on-one beauty salon and quiet, secluded surroundings in a residential location in Woodbine, Campbelltown, promote a sense of tranquillity and serenity enabling your body to feel both completely relaxed and de-stressed. For your convenience, VIP on-site parking is available right outside our front door, away from shopping centres and Campbelltown CBD.
Contact Us
If you would like to book some ‘self-care me time’, contact Pamela on 0493 041 057 or complete our online enquiries form and we will be in contact within 24 hours.