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) 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. 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) 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.