Self-Care: Go Ahead I Dare you!

Many of us growing up were taught to put others first, be a team player and that nothing worthwhile comes easily. This may explain why as adults it can be so difficult to put aside, even temporarily, responsibilities at work and to family in order to take care of ourselves. Many of us are driven to keep up a maddening pace of meetings, errands, events and appointments, trying to keep all the balls in the air. It is no wonder depression, anxiety and obesity have hit epidemic proportions. We are simply not taking care of ourselves. Self-care is the basic ingredient towards a healthy and happy life. It includes everything from diet and fitness to open communication and healthy boundaries. At Spring Ridge Academy we promote the concept of self-care and accountability. If you want your family, relationships and life to work look in the mirror and practice taking care of yourself first. The only one whose happiness you can ensure is your own.

The links below explore various aspects of health and self-care. Use today’s blog as a reminder (or even permission) to do something today that is a healthy choice for you. The only person you owe it to is yourself!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18angier.html

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111887591