This past week and a half has been…well kinda crazy. As you can imagine, since I got back from Grenada, I’ve been playing the game of catch up, and it feels like I need a vacay from my workcation 🙂
To add to it all, A LOT has been going on in the world, from the earthquake in Nepal to the sadness in Baltimore, social media has been a crazy place.
Like I do often, last Sunday I unplugged and took some time for take care of me. Well, this “self care” has continued throughout this week because I feel like my mind and body need it. What have I been doing? Here are 4 Simple Ways To Take Care Of You
1)Â UNPLUG
Everyone deals with things differently, but I find that unplugging and “detoxing” helps me to focus. I wrote about “Why I Unplug from Social Media” last year.
2) TALK A STROLL
I like to go strolling in the mall 🙂 It doubles as an easy way to get some exercise and clear my head, while getting in a little retail therapy 🙂 I’m pretty disciplined, so going into the mall isn’t going to cause me to do too much impulse shopping.  But a little treat never hurt anyone. If you’re trying to avoid the mall, take a stroll outside and get some fresh air. 
Yesterday I headed to LUSH Cosmetics where I picked up their Brazened Honey Mask and a few samples of new items, I hadn’t tried before. Â My skin has been acting extra crazy lately, so I’ll update you on how the mask works, because it comes highly recommended by my friend Julian.
3)Â EAT BETTER / WELL
I do a pretty good job at eating well, but there is always room for improvement. This week I’ve been making an extra effort to eat clean, and having my smoothies is a big part of that.
4) READ
Curl up with a good book, relax and enjoy the moment. Looking for recommendations? My friend Siobhan of BeFree Project has list of 5 Books That Will Change Your Life.
YOUR TURN: I want to know. What are some of the ways you take care of yourself?
Read a book, turn off the tv and take walks in the park and for sure some word
Taking a walk has become so important to me so I can clear my mind! But please post when you try LUSH I’ve been wanting to try it too. #BLMGirls
Yes! Will do. Thanks for stopping by Shivawn.
Excellent posts and reminders! Must share…#BLMGirls
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
Thanks Whitney.
I’ve been taking no care of myself lately. I really need to do better. Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to your review of this mask.
Yes, you do 🙂
Oh I forgot. My niece put me on to Lush. I’ll have to give this mask a try. My face needs major TLC. Hormones all over the place. Can’t wait to hear how you like it.
I am working on caring for myself more. It will be hard with the new baby and the toddler to stick to a schedule but I know as soon as I can, I will be heading out for my morning walks. They are my number 1 go to when it comes to taking care of myself. I plan to meditate more.
You know I love everything about this Vashti. It’s so critical that we find simple ways to take care of ourselves. I try and do everything you listed as much as possible. I also give myself permission to do nothing…the work will always be there, so I like to remind myself to live in the moment.
i have definitely made self care a priority as i age so I take lots of down time to soak my body, read, and sometimes just do nothing.
I unplug and read. The unplugging is the hardest thing to do these days! I’m thinking about deleting the facebook and twitter apps off of my phone one day a week!
I need to do all of these things! I am so exhausted I need to just take care of me. If I don’t, no one will!
Indeed. You have to take care of you Tyra.
Hey now! Thanks for the feature 🙂 Unplugging from social media is so necessary. I unplugged last weekend at it was so refreshing. I’m definitely going to do it more often.
You’re welcome Siobhan.
I do some of these exact things to treat myself well. Walking by the lake is my favorite way to unwind.
Yes, I love the lake as well.