I used to think my gapped, crooked teeth were a flaw and it embarrassed me. Once that was fixed, I found something else to pick apart. The “flaw saga” was always continuing. It was easy for me to pick myself apart. I was and AM my biggest critic. I spent a lot of my “younger” years worrying about what people thought of me and how I looked. Heck, I still find myself at time worrying what people will say about me or how they think of me. Being closer to 30 than 20, I realize I spent way too many years “growing up” worrying about others thoughts and not caring more about myself. I conformed to different styles, different people, just a different me. The real me got put on the back burner a lot because I never knew what people would actually think of me.
I was once told, “You may be the biggest, juiciest, tastiest peach, but someone isn’t going to like peaches.” This is so true! Be true yourself. You can’t please everyone.
The one person you should worry or care for most is yourself. I find myself often caring about others over myself. You have to be pleased with yourself first.
Self care is a very important part of my life now. Even if it’s just 20 minutes a day, I take time for ME. Caring for others is fantastic, but if you don’t care for yourself there won’t be a you to care for others. Take some time each day. Focus on you. Unwind, rejuvenate and refresh your mind. I like to JAM music and sing to the top of my lungs. It’s a stress reliever and a way to just forget the things that are on your mind. Disconnect. Turn off your phone, step away from the computer. Just focus on you. No matter how you do it, take a minute for you. Realize how amazing you are and how you are making your mark on this earth. If there’s one piece of advise I could give, it would be to take it easy on yourself. Don’t be so hard and give yourself the care your body, mind and soul need.
P.S. Open the sunroof, roll down the windows, JAM some music and jut drive. That’s a great stress reliever for me and it’s how I unwind when I feel like I can’t go anymore.
Love yourself. Love, Kate.
Kate. Simply Living; 