Spring Rejuvenation For Your Stressed Self

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I needed some personal spring rejuvenation this week. I spent time taking care of myself and I thought I would share these reminders with other women:

•   Reminded myself for the umpteenth time to take care of myself, it will make me more able to help others and feel less taken advantage of.
•   I said lots of “no’s” this week, actually cancelled 2 engagements (boy did that feel good).  Spent some very restful time alone. 
• I napped often
•  Took  care of others when I  wanted to, not because it was expected.  This resulted in feeling  more genuine and less exhausted.
• Had an opportunity to blow my own horn and took it.
•  Reminded myself that helping people help themselves is the best thing you can do for them. Making them dependent on you is poison. 
• I need to keep working on learning to take care of myself first. This is a lifelong process that easily seems to get lost.
    

 Learn more techniques for self care in specific situations in Behavioral First Aid: Managing Emotions During Emergencies.