~Self Care Is Important~

Self care is something that I have recently embraced because I am a person that is there for everyone and I choose me last. I have learned that when choosing yourself last it can leave you drained and exhausted and that is not a great feeling at all to have. I had to learn to take my time off from the world and I no longer apologize for it because I deserve it and it is needed for us all to be able to function on a daily basis. I think about it like this if you are a person that people depend on then taking a break is needed for yourself and for the people around you.

In order to be able to help people and be that listening ear and be that advice giver you must re-charge your battery sort of say. To re-charge is to refresh and charge your energy to the highest frequency possible. In my experience when I am drained I am not myself and it shows in my attitude. My lively and vivacious self is then agitated and not so nice and that is not the person that I like to display or be so taking time off is mandatory for my sanity and for me to be the best person possible so that I can be there for my friends and my family.

I do not think some people realize how draining it is when you have different energies venting to you on a regular. Don't get me wrong I love to give advice and be that listening ear for my people but I will be honest as well, afterwards it is a drain because you are listening to people and their stories and sometimes those stories are not so positive and that kind of leaves you feeling not so upbeat afterwards and this is normal. When you are a person that is in tune with other people and their emotions it takes a lot from you and if you are unable to recharge then you are doing more harm than good to yourself.

Never be afraid to take some time to yourself and shut the world out because you deserve it. Let your loved ones know you are taking a break or you can just take your break and tell no-one at all because you are not obligated to do so. At the end of the day self care is something that keeps me strong and keeps me to be able and available to help others and most importantly it helps me to become a better person within because I meditate more when I am on my breaks and I am able to really be quiet and reflect on my life and my future. Self care is important so treat yourself to some!