Self-health, as a personal commitment and practice, is an expression of respecting and honoring your self. Your energy and general condition will let you know you’re attentive when you need to reclaim, restore and reset. As you learn to befriend yourself, your understanding of how you can support, care for and advocate for yourself will deepen.
Self-health strategies:
Be one with yourself – eliminate distractions and schedule a regular appointment with yourself. You may have a special place to meet yourself at a pre-set time. Don’t let anything get in the way of this.
- Take time to recharge your batteries. By keeping your appointment with yourself you will know what you need to do. Whether it’s more sleep/rest; more fun with friends; exercise; solitude; or self-expression- take the information your inner-self provides to you and act on it. Complimentary energy healing sessions release stress, increase energy and restore a sense of wholeness and balance.
- Find time to laugh – Laughter yoga is recognized as a new medicine, releasing stress and muscle tension and increasing energy and flow; definitely enhancing your health and a positive outlook….great for the stomach muscles too!
- Move! Enjoy your physical body in motion. Muscles power life. Interact physically with the world around you for the sheer joy of movement. Whether it is expressive movement, ballroom dance, tango, competitive or team sports there’s nothing like feeling your body move through space. Discover how much more acute your senses are when you’re physically active.
- Reflect and contemplate. Take time to appreciate yourself, your relationships and the natural world. Journal your thoughts and see where they take you. Alternatively play music, paint, write poetry etc. Give thanks for your discoveries. Celebrate your achievements. The attitude of gratitude is soooo good for the heart.
- Discover the peace within. The breath supports and sustains our life. It’s what connects us to the universal sea of energy we are all part of. Meditation as a regular daily practice helps us tune into this reality, grounding and centering us in the here, now and forever.
Holistic living requires a balanced approach that recognizes a healthy relationship to self as fundamental. It starts with self-care. If you’re not sure where you’re at or where to start and want some help with Self-Care Assessment and or lifestyle best practice coaching, please contact us.
About Julia von Flotow
