the art of self-care

i learned the hard way to make self-care a non-negotiable in my life.

now, more than ever, we must take the time and make the effort to cultivate a sense of release, rest, and restoration. we must become practitioners of stepping out momentarily in order to step back in with authentic presence.

i encourage you to make a list of ten activities that are easy and accessible for you to do on a daily basis.

here are my go-to saving graces:

1. sit down on the ground.  breathe.
2. do a little (or a lot of) yoga.
3. go outside, whether it is to touch bare feet to grass or gaze at the stars.
4. pet my dogs.
5. make something nourishing and beautiful.
6. smush some paint around.
7. silence.
8. take a bath.
9. write or read something.
10. get good sleep.

what are yours?