How Are You Connecting in the New Year?
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I’m Susan. I help leaders and organizations increase their impact, confidence, and results through coaching and unique people strategies and programs that wow employees and boost business!
SELF-CARE AS CONNECTEDNESS
In the past, whenever I heard someone mention self-care, I always thought of spa days or other such pampering. While these things are GREAT and I love to treat myself on occasion to a massage, facial, mani-pedi, or facial, this can get fairly expensive and the temporary enjoyment doesn't last very long.
I've since learned that there are very SIMPLE, no/low-cost things I can do on a more REGULAR basis to help keep me grounded, recharge my batteries and help me be my best self.
Of course, it's not one-size-fits-all, but here are 3 practices that I plan to incorporate on a more regular basis this year:
Meditation (this is a practice I've dabbled in here and there, but I've not been very regular about it, so I'm starting with 5 minutes a day...)
Spending time in nature each day (e.g., walking/hiking outdoors)
Eating a clean, nutrient-dense diet
There are many others to consider as well and this is certainly not an exhaustive list; it is individual-specific and depends on what fills your cup. Here are a few other ideas:
Contemplation (spending time reflecting, without judgment)
Sleep (establishing more regular, consistent sleep habits)
Being of service
Time with people (or animals) you love
Movement (yoga, walking, dancing, hiking, triathlons...whatever moves you)
Prayer or other spiritual practice
Creative endeavors (making music, painting, writing, singing, knitting, etc.)
Reading & learning (inspiring texts)
I'm curious:
What regular practices do you engage in for self-care? Do they help you to feel connected?
Do any of the above self-care practices resonate with you that you will consider incorporating this year?
What ideas have I missed? I'd love to know and expand my list...
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