the cosy afternoon show with kyra aerin, s1, ep1
Kyra (aka. the host of the show) struts into the room with a flashy smile. Thunderous applause. She waves vigorously and gets comfy in her IKEA Strandmon chair. She sips on her warm coffee and snaps her fingers. The show has begun!
Ayo, pals! What do you define self care as?
Getting a mani-pedi! shrieks a woman in the front row.
We’ve seen some blrs’ posting pics of themselves getting expensive shots of espresso caffeine and luxurious bubble baths. And those posts were tagged as #selfcare.
But do you really need all that to take good care of your body, mind, and soul every day?
If those bath bombs are waaay to expensive for you, don’t buy it.
If getting take-away coffee is too pricey, don’t get it.
Once you feel like getting those things are burdening you, that’s not self-care anymore.
Yeah, pal. Self care never meant trips to fancy cafés which break your bank, buying overpriced face masks, and luxurious spas. Self care is taking care of your health, be it physical, mental, or spiritually. Self care is taking care of your well-being. Self care is protecting your happiness.
So, what is self care then?
Self care is eating right. Self care is being happy. Self care is drinking enough water. Self care doesn’t have to be posh. Self care is a personal thing. Self care is about YOU taking care of yourself.
Self care is supposed to make you feel better. Self care makes you better.
Self care is meant to recharge yourself, your body, your mind, your soul. No one is perfect. Even the girl in your school whose life seems to be perfect is imperfect. We’re humans. Humans aren’t perfect.
Self care isn’t supposed to be a drag.
What if.. you can’t do it? Don’t do it! That’s basic self care!
Here are some common (and easy) tips to care for yourself.
Get your beauty sleep, pal. Give your body the rest it needs.
Drink up. Glug. you look better already.
Meditate. You can meditate on a particular verse from the Bible while playing some soft instrumentals in the background.
Take a bath. Or a shower.
Stretch and move yo muscles.
Journal! Keep a Gratitude Log and put down the things you’re grateful for in pen and paper.
Put yourself first. Know when to say no to other commitments and yes to self care!
Walk. Embrace the beauty of nature. Smell the flowers (literally) and bask yourself in that glorious sunshine.
Self care is a list to perfect yourself. No
Self care is a fixing manual for yourself. No way.
Self care is being selfish. Nah-uh.
Self care IS knowing what’s best and right for you and others. Self care reminds you that you’re human. You’re not perfect. You have your limits. And that’s why we need self care. Because we have our limits and boundaries, we need to recharge. That’s self care.
I hope this helps your wellbeing, pal. Rest well and take some time off for yourself. Self-care is important. You matter.
20 Self-Care Practices for the Mind, Body and Soul by HuffPost
Self-Care: 12 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself by Psychology Today
How to cut down on unnecessary stress by me 👀
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