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The Art of Extreme Self-Care

4/3/2012

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Extreme Self-Care is more of an art than a science. It takes patience, commitment, practice, and the willingness to work through some initially uncomfortable feelings of guilt (for making your needs a priority), fear (of being judged or criticized by others), or anxiety (from challenging long-held beliefs and behaviors and implementing change).

These uncomfortable feelings are temporary, however, and worth facing in order to reap the benefits of practicing self-care -- peace, vitality, and improved relationships among them.

Which of these uncomfortable feelings do you struggle most with?

-- Adapted from The Art of Extreme Self-Care by Cheryl Richardson

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Pre-flight Instructions...

3/27/2012

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Instead of viewing self-care as being selfish, consider the pre-flight instruction a stewardess gives that tells adults to put on their own oxygen mask before that of their child. 

When we care for ourselves in a deliberate manner, we begin to care for others in a healthier and more effective way. We become more conscious and conscientious. We make choices out of love and compassion instead of guilt and obligation. (And what a wonderful example to set for those we care about!)

Does the idea of self-care make you feel guilty and selfish? How will you challenge these feelings today?

-- Adapted from The Art of Extreme Self-Care by Cheryl Richardson
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