Self-Care

Maintain a conscious, focused program of self-care.

These words are written in one of my notebooks, probably from a training that I attended. I've been glancing over them lately as I write my to-do lists or grocery lists but I haven't taken time to put these words into action. I realize that self-care is essential in my fiel and life in general. I need to make it a priority. Right now, it's pretty haphazard. I eat, zone out to TV, call a friend, talk to coworkers, listen to music, shop, isolate, reflect, and blog. Some of these are positive, others not so much. I'd like to develop a program. It's hard because I'm not involved in any classes nor do I have anything on my regular schedule besides work and sometimes going to the gym. Here are some ideas that I have.

• Read - Set a goal.
• Workout - Set a regular schedule.
• Dance - Enroll in a class.
• Art - Enroll in a class or plan to take a workshop regularly.
• Journal
• Blog
  
• Hang out with friends/attend a social event once a week.
• Reflect on my vision board at the beginning of each week (at least.)
  
• Travel
• Develop/maintain a financial plan to minimize stress.
• Address issues with friends and family as they arise.
  
• Call friends. This is a constant struggle.

Ok. I could probably come up with more but send suggestions if you have them. I need to look for classes and create a self-care calendar. Do you have a self-care plan? If so, what is it? If not, what are you waiting for?