You’re the Only You You Have
Greetings, Family!
How many “you”s are there? Only one! So if you value yourself, it’s imperative that you take care of “you!”
That’s why I talk about self-care. I’ve been yelling from the rooftops for over 30 years that we have to put on our own oxygen mask first—then we can help those around us.
That’s what self-care is about: making sure you have enough inner resources to help those around you.
In order to do that, we focus on The 5 Pillars of Self-Care, which are:
- Nutritious Food
- Clean Water
- Fresh Air
- Exhilarating Exercise
- Rejuvenating Rest
Each one of these pillars is necessary, and they all work together. Just briefly, let’s look at them.
1. Nutritious Food
Nutritious food is food that actually provides nutrition. That sounds simple enough, right?
But much of what we put into our mouths is not actually food by that definition. Most of what we purchase that’s in a bag, box or plastic container isn’t food; it’s filler. It provides no nutritional value.
Read ingredients to see what you’re putting into your body; then, go to the produce section and buy some actual food.
2. Clean Water
Clean water is vital for our health because we’re over 75% water.
The rule of thumb is that we need half our weight (measured in pounds) in ounces of water. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, your body needs 75 ounces of water every day. That varies, depending on how much you exercise and the temperature.
3. Fresh Air
No one can overestimate the value of fresh air!
Without any air, we cease to exist on this plane. Without clean air, our bodies become bogged down and full of the minutia that floats around in the air, and we get sick. Periodically, we need to clean out our own airways.
Deep breathing in a place where the air is clean can help us revive and refresh.
4. Exhilarating Exercise
One way to help us breathe in more air is through exercise.
Exhilarating exercise is crucial to help keep our bodies not only strong but flexible. We need to flex our organs, fortify our muscles, and flush our systems; and all of that is done through various forms of exercise.
5. Rejuvenating Rest
And finally, rejuvenating rest is crucial.
All sleep isn’t rest. Have you had those days when you wake up tired? That’s because you didn’t rest.
Resting is when your mind and your body relax, and your whole self sleeps. If your mind is still racing, you’re not resting. If you’re not resting, your mind doesn’t function well when you’re awake.
Make Self-Care a Priority
So, you can see the importance of engaging in all 5 Pillars of Self-Care.
If you’d like to learn more about these five essential pillars and discover practical ways to make self-care part of your everyday routine, explore our 5 Pillars of Self-Care course.
Discover The 5 Pillars of Self-Care Here
Remember, you are the only you you have. Take care of yourself!
Have Questions or Need More Information?
For inquiries or additional information, you can reach Rev. J directly:
Email: info@healinghousecommunity.com
Take care of yourself, Family!
