Mindfulness

So it’s been awhile since I’ve posted. Mostly because I have been running around taking care of everyone/everything else- and not myself. I have my own medical crap to deal with and over the last year-ish I have started feeling better. So I did what any loving mother would do… give all my energy to my kids. Let’s just say, I haven’t been feeling as good as I have been the last month or so and couldn’t put my finger on why. Until today.

I haven’t been taking care of me!!!

Through all of the medical BS I struggle with, I have found (and yes it is backed by & encouraged by the Mayo Clinic) Yoga and meditation have been Godsends for my recovery. Being Mindful, being at peace with my body, breathing, & living in the moment made a large impact in  my life. (yes as weird/hokie/tree hugging/ free spirited babble as it may sound to you non-believers, i credit yoga and meditation to helping me recover) So for the last few months, I have done my physical and vestibular therapy, meditated at least once a day and thrown in some yoga a few times a week to get me back on my feet (literally from walking aides to my own 2 feet). And yes, it worked. But I have gotten lazy with myself. I did all this work to help me feel better, just to throw my energy and feeling better in a million different directions. No, it is not for a lost cause- but for my family.  You hear people say, “You can’t take care of anyone else if you don’t take care of you. Why do you think flight attendants tell you to put your own oxygen mask on before you help anyone else?” I guess the point is valid.

So take home point of todays blog… take a moment for yourself. Don’t forget about you! Do something for YOU today. Whether it be doing your nails, taking a bubble bath, or coming out of your comfort zone and meditating (which I highly recommend). Don’t forget you are worth taking care of, too!!! So do it!!

Also, for the frugal friend/ newbie out there- Meditating on your own isn’t very easy if you haven’t done it before. I found a free app (with the help of my awesome husband) https://www.calm.com/  No they didn’t pay me to market their app. No I don’t work for them… I honestly just really like, enjoy, and use their app! They have guided meditation, timed Breathing, and sleep stories to help your busy minds stop thinking so you can fall asleep peacefully at night. Check it out! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.