Journey is You

Last night I had one of my sleepless nights, and, unlike many a night I know the cause.

Early in the morning I woke up in severe pain from my legs.

I got up, took two acetaminophen and walked about a bit, then tried to get back to sleep. No go. Finally found the heating pad which had fallen to the foot of my bed, plugged it in and popped it beneath my back, that did the trick.

My back is a wreck and it affects the rest of me. Finding the cause, well is that as important as finding the solution? 

Self-care means not only applying heat and taking better care of my posture, not only getting (tomorrow) a deep massage from a professional (can't really afford in terms of money but it is important in terms of health), but maybe, also, if the issue isn't taken care of by the above, to go get it looked at.

Can I say right here and now how much I dislike going to doctors? For two reasons really.

1. I am afraid it looks like I'm complaining. Buck up girl! Nothing we can really do about it.
2. I am afraid it could mean something really bad.

Yet, this is what I might need to do. Face this, quite typical, discomfort, and go to medical.

That is what self-care looks for me right now.

What does self-care look like for you? What do you need to do for yourself to care for yourself?

Is it eat better and exercise more? Is it treat yourself to a chocolate bar? Is it buy yourself that new perfume you have been wanting? Or something else?

What are three things you can do for yourself today, that will make life happier for you today? What are three things you can do for yourself today that will make your future brighter? Write down what you can do in your journal and write alongside it what the benefit will be. If you are having trouble coming up with the six items pose it to yourself as a question "What are three things I can do for myself that will make today happier/brighter/etc"  and then begin to answer, leaving the thoughts come as they will, no editing. You can write "I don't know, I'm not sure what I want. Right now I'm feeling/want/need" and just keep writing till the idea comes.

Then, do what is on your list, and write a follow-up. Did you make good choices? Why or why not?