Radical self-care isn’t just bubble baths and indulgence in a bag of quality chocolates; it’s taking responsibility for our lives and owning elements within our control to maximize our wellness and potential. In these high-stakes and stressful times, we need radical self care.
Sustainable Self-Care Starts with Resilience
Self-care that provides a sustainable, long-term solution to overwhelm and stress must start with resilience
- With resilience, we can take personal ownership of our circumstances professionally and personally in order to manage our stress effectively as we respond and take consistent action
Three Tips to Increase Resilience in Everyday Life
Clear your clutter
- One of the quickest ways to increase resilience is to examine the amount of clutter you have-both in your living space and in your mind
- Refine your habits
- Sometimes we need to slow down before we can speed up so we can evaluate, make a decision, and then take clear action
- Fortify your support
- Create structures of support in your life to help you stay connected and on track
Keep Things Simple
Take responsibility for the elements in your life that you have control over
- Create an experience of life that aligns with your values
- Organize your life so that you can focus on creating the life you want, not the one you are trying to create
