The importance of self-care
I've come to realize that self-care has become a big part of my life.
This blog is practically based on self-care. Which basically means; the process of taking care of oneself with behaviors that promote health.
And these behaviors can have a different meaning for everybody.
However we see self-care is okay, but it's important we put into practice these behaviors to give back to ourselves. Which we all deserve.
Alone Time
An activity that I've learned is to love and enjoy being by myself.
Like I mentioned before, self-care is different for everybody.
Being alone gives me peace. It's a moment for me to recharge and organize my thoughts.
There has been times that I have felt emotionally exhausted after spending my time with people I don't really vibe with.
I've come to realize that it has nothing to do with other people, but only with myself.
Meaning: Why was I putting myself in a position I didn't want to be?
It took me while to notice this and once I did, I made a decision.
That moment forward I was going to listen to myself and notice if I genuinely wanted to spend my time with these people or if I was afraid of fomo.
Once I was able to really enjoy my alone time I noticed I stopped caring as much about fitting in or having a bunch of friends.
I'm all I need.
The people I love and truly care about will always be there.
Listening to ourselves is a way of self-care. Putting ourselves first is a way of self-care.
Skin Care
It's been a rollercoaster when it comes to skin care.
I've tried sooo many different solutions. But not all of them worked for me.
I've gone to different dermatologist, done many facials, tried lots of products.
I will say, I didn't have severe acne on my face. But I definitely had a few pimples that would show up constantly.
I have to be honest about the fact that it did make me feel insecure about myself.
Finally I feel like I'm at a place where I feel good about my skin.
But what worked for me doesn't mean it will work for others.
First, I had to accept that my face and pimples did not define my value. Because before, I would obsess with this situation since it made me think a certain way about myself.
Second, I realized my pimples could have something to do with a hormonal dis-balance.
So I asked my gynecologist and we decided to put me on birth control. To see if there would be an improvement.
Which yes, there was.
Third, I researched about my type of skin to know what skin products are best for me. I stopped overly washing my face, and obsessing about the situation.
Let things flow and just be.
When we resist we persist. ;)
These are just a few activities I've incorporated into my life that are ways to give back to myself.
Of course exercising and eating healthy are a part of my self-care, but I didn't see the need to write about these activities since this blog is based of that.
We deserve to love and cheer ourselves on.
We are so good at supporting the people we love, but it's important we also support ourselves. ;)
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