I am always doing research and follow up stories on how to improve my life, my experiences and the world around me. And so far I have found that the common denominator among successful people is taking care of yourself first. Its difficult to make decisions, about business or otherwise, if you are not at 100% with yourself.
“All work and no self-care makes for an unhappy Black Woman”-Rosetta Thurman..-founder and CEO of Happy Black Woman.
“taking care of yourself is the best selfish thing you can do”-Oprah Winfrey
I enjoy my work both as an educator , organization founder and a blogger, But I know at some point I have to ‘turn off” and relax and take care of myself. I see a lot of fellow educators, leaving the school often times three or four hours after school has ended for the day, then they take home bundles of work to do at home. Doing this day after day can be extremely exhausting.
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Its okay to do for others, but make sure you’re putting that same energy into yourself. What does your self care consist of?
Below is a list of self care ideas that can help you relax and enjoy yourself. Rather you run a fortune 500 company, a small business or your home, you need to be in top notch shape to do your best.
Don’t hesitate to show yourself some love. Its OK to put yourself first. Success comes with taking care of you.
Mondays are always a good day to start something new, try making it a Monday routine to carve out some “me” time for yourself.
Below are a few of my favorite things to help me with my own self care journey.
I love yoga. These yoga pants are the perfect material and fit for all my newly learned stretches and poses. This candle, which I first received as a gift, sets an ambiance of relaxation. I use it when I’m relaxing in the tub, also when I am reading and just want to enjoy the fragrance.
Self care should be a habit no matter what your lifestyle is. Be aware of what your body tells you. If you need rest, do it. Never take your health, mental, emotional, or physical health for granted. Self care is important.
Until next time….
#bossLadyBlooms 
I’m all about self care! As a mom, as a career woman, as a emotional human….it’s so important!
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Great info and tips !
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Everyone has a different definition of success. For me, success is staying happy & being financially free. Well, that’s a great post. Love to read!
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Totally agree with all of your summer self care ideas
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Great post. I love the part that states “All work and no self-care makes for an unhappy Black Woman.
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Self care is extremely important, great article!
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THere’s joy in takig care of oneself not to mention the confidence that springs forth as a result of selfcare. Great work.
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Thank you for this, I literally had to take that Oprah quote to share on my page.
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It is so important to take care of yourself but at times, we are so busy taking care of others that we forget ourselves. Like the quotes in the post as they are high impact!
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Awesome I must say and one needs to go through such posts in order to remind ourselves of taking self care seriously. Even though we know but we tend to take it for granted so ya thanks for sharing 💛
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Without the right state of mind. Success cannot just happen!
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Self care and self motivation is the nugget to transform in each walk of life. Love your well curated write up.
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Self-care is so, so important. It makes you happier and keeps you from burning out.
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Teachers are the worst at self-care! That why we need summer–to rest, relax, and rejuvenate for the coming year.
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This is really indeed! success always start from you! you need to focus to achieve your goal! I really enjoy to read your blog post thanks for sharing!
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I agree. Success always start from oneself. That’s why I’m consistently improving myself. 🙂
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People think I am crazy when my dream weekend is staying in bed and reading. As a person who works as a teacher five days a week, I need that day where I can relax my body.
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It’s definitely start within ourselves. Thank you for sharing. I just love reading self-help blogs.
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I so agree to this. Before you can give, you have to get a full tank for yourself.
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We really need to work on self care
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thats right everything starts with you. I understand sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated but if you really want it you have to keep going.
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Yes…it is so important to take care of yourself.
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I like your summer self-care ideas. Thanks!
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Great post!! Sometimes we don’t pay attention when we give but we need to make sure we have enough to give. Thank you for sharing!
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Great info and much welcomed advice
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