Because the time has come to make yourself a priority.  Yes, the time has come to take some time for you.  It is not selfish to do so, in fact it is needed.  

For me this looks like a few minutes on my porch, riding my bicycle, fueling my body with healthy options.  All of these and many more are a part of my self-care arsenal.  I turn to them to fuel my mind, body, and heart.  I turn to them to fill me up.  I turn to them and they bring me joy.  

Somedays I can spend hours emerged in one of these practices.  Other days it may just be a few minutes.  And then there are the days when I miss it completely.  But one thing is for certain, I am tuned in to knowing that I need to dedicate some time for me.  If I do not I become irritable and cranky.  My temper becomes short and I feel like I am living in a fog.  

To avoid going down that rabbit hole I pause.  Take a deep breathe.  Notice the way the blue sky and green trees make me smile.  I say hello to strangers.  I choose to be present.  

Taking care of me is important.  I know that I do not show up as my best self when I have slacked in the care department.  But when I do I am a better partner, friend, aunt, daughter, co-worker.  I choose to notice and be aware.  When I slack, I feel it.   

I am looking forward to diving in to 30 days of dedicated self-care as I host the Mindful Moments e-course.  I will be sharing the lessons I learned on my ten year journey to finding myself and unearthing what self-care practices work for me.  We begin tomorrow {June 1st} and I hope that you will join me.  

Now more than ever we need to show up for ourselves so that we can show up better for the world.  Make yourself a priority today and join me in Mindful Moments.