Self-care

@besweet (9831)
Ireland
February 18, 2020 1:08pm CST
Last week I met a woman at the salon, we were waiting for our treatment together and started talking. She had a milestone birthday the day before, she turned 60 and it was a shock for her so she decided to take better care of herself. Her first goal was to walk 1 hour per day for exercise and also she booked some treatments (she had a haircut and a facial scheduled for that day). We didn't talk for long but I got the impression that she realized on her birthday, how important it is to keep her mind and body healthy and to look after herself more. This woman reminded me the importance of self-care, that we need to schedule some time for us, exercise our body and mind, sleep well and give attention to our needs.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120908)
• United States
18 Feb 20
Oh, I so agree. If we don't take care of ourselves it makes it tough to take care of others who depend on us.
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
21 Feb 20
That is true, our self should be a priority.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
19 Feb 20
Self care should begin much earlier in life, but it’s never too late.
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
21 Feb 20
It should I agree. This lady looked much younger to be honest, but I had the feeling that she had regrets of not giving enough time for herself.
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
22 Feb 20
@DianneN It's never too late, new beginnings are possible for all ages. I was glad to hear that she was making golas and taking action for what she wanted.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
21 Feb 20
@besweet I think as we age, we all have some regrets at things we should have done.
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rappeter13
@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
19 Feb 20
Our body is our castle, so we have to take care of it. I have to admit, I am not the best in this, neither. But I have done a lot for my mental care in the last years.
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
21 Feb 20
That's very good to hear. I like the castle comparison!
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
18 Feb 20
Yes it is something that is not possible for me.
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
21 Feb 20
I think that everyone can do it in different ways. If we schedule a little bit of personal time every day it will be beneficial, even if we just read a book or take a long relaxing shower without rush.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
21 Feb 20
@besweet Yes any small thing we can do
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Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
19 Feb 20
Very smart lady.
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
21 Feb 20
She was very pleasant and interesting and I think that it's never too late for some extra personal care.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
22 Feb 20
@besweet I agree that it's never too late.
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rakski
@rakski (156496)
• Philippines
18 Feb 20
self care is important
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
21 Feb 20
It is very important to look after our selves and should be our first priority.
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rakski
@rakski (156496)
• Philippines
21 Feb 20
@besweet I agree
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
18 Feb 20
I sure do agree on taking care of ourselves,,if we don't, who will?
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
19 Feb 20
I read a quote saying that we should make ourself a priority and give some love to us first. It is very true, very often we forget to love ourself and look after our body and mind.
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Feb 20
I totally agree we need to do that.
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
21 Feb 20
We are the only ones that can, and it's very important to look after our needs, both for our body and our mind and spirit.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 20
We should all take care of ourselves. It's very important.
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
19 Feb 20
I have been reading many quotes for self love after this conversation and it's very important yes. With our busy lives we forget it sometimes.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
18 Feb 20
I agree with that woman. We have to take care of ourselves well.
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
19 Feb 20
She was a nice lady, that looked much younger than her age really. But still she had regrets that she didn't look after herself enough. We need to find some personal time every day.
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muhammad iqbal
@happylife1 (13403)
• Karachi, Pakistan
19 Feb 20
Yes self care is best to be healthy
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
19 Feb 20
It's very important to keep a healthy body and mind.