Taking Care of Self

“There is a connection between self-nurturing and self-respect.”
Julia Cameron

I came across this quote this morning and it made me think of the recent conversation here about our own beauty. I think that everyone had the same thought…it’s an inside job and outside influences (ie, the media) can be detrimental.

In my mind, taking care of self (being self-ish ~ what a concept!) or self-nurturing is an essential ingredient to self respect and our own inner and outer beauty. I’ve heard the phrase “you inner world is reflected in your outer world” (or something similar) used, usually in connection to ones life and success…however, that same principal would apply to our inner and outer beauty, our peace of mind, and how successful we are in achieving the aging experience we choose to have.

It’s so easy sometimes to talk about these things, and difficult to implement them on a regular basis, and not let them fall by the way side. As a woman, mom, nurse and then NP, partner…..I’ve learned to be a great caretaker…of others! Learning to care of self is an ongoing experience.

So, how do you take care of yourself?

Do you give yourself permission to be “self-ish”?
Did you find that you needed the permission of others to care for yourself?
Do you find it hard to nurture yourself?
What would make it easier?
Do you have a daily ritual that is self nurturing?

I’m looking forward to your thoughts.

Barbara C. Phillips, MN, NP
www.OlderWiserWomen.com
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