Self-care. Now is your time!

Sometimes I find myself writing just for the pure pleasure of writing, sometimes its for a reason such as work or for education however, on the most past it is for my own wellbeing.

Self-care is important. It is important to all and regardless of whether you put it as a priority or not, if you don’t look after yourself then sooner or later your candle is going to burn out.

And so, I give this question to you…

What do you do to look after yourself?

And please don’t answer, I have a bubble bath, a 20-minute soak once in a while will not be helping you or your body (unless you are having said bubble bath every night, in candle light, with a glass of wine in one hand and a bar of chocolate in the other…. I’m joking, kind of).

As well as being a copywriter, I am also a trainee counsellor. I offer myself to counselling twice a week, writing gets me three times a week and on my other two days I spend my time with family and looking after myself. I love how my time is allocated and it means that I get to do the things that I enjoy.

After completing a writing contract, I decided that it was time to do something for me and so with a couple of friends, I visited a spa for an overnight stay for not only one night…. But two nights!! [GASP] I know, how amazing - 2 nights away in a luxurious spa with open access to the facilities, breakfast both mornings, an evening meal on one of the days and afternoon tea as well as a 50-minute treatment of our choice each. I chose a facial and head massage, although the full body massage sounded delightful, especially after one of our party entered the relaxation room after her treatment by saying “Oh my goodness, that was amazing. She touched me in places that I have never been touched before.”

I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was divine being able to look after myself, swim, relax, read, and laugh with three other beautiful ladies. I came home feeling refreshed and re-energised ready for the week ahead.

And so, I reiterate, what do you do to look after yourself?

Make sure that you are your priority. Unless you look after yourself, treat yourself right and care for yourself, who will? If you look after others, surely you need to look after yourself to be at your best to look after those?

Now is your time, so take it. My suggestion: Book a spa.