Practicing self-care is essential to me because without it, you end up losing yourself. I have several methods. I have grown accustomed to facials. I started getting them done around three years ago. My aesthetician plays relaxing music, uses beautiful scents, and creates a mood that is so relaxing that I fall asleep. I go every one to two months. I had no idea how wonderful she was until I went to someone else in the beginning. I was with a friend and noticed the glow of her skin, and she gave me her information. I had gone to someone else, and it was not a great experience. I also like caring for houseplants. I have about twenty of them, and they bring me peace. Finally, you should make yourself a priority, and nothing should get in the way of caring for yourself. It gives you the ability to be more effective and purposeful.
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What activities do you lose yourself in?
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Getting into house plants has brought so much joy and fulfillment into my life. Before, I couldn’t fully indulge in this hobby because of my cat. However, after my dear Chloe passed away, I embraced the world of houseplants, and it’s been an incredibly rewarding journey. I’ve become fully immersed in their care and seeing them thrive brings me so much happiness. I guess you could say I’ve become a plant momma, and it’s truly wonderful. 😊
My quote to live by,
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Muhammad Ali
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My Spanish speaking students are teaching me. A part of vision screenings is a hidden picture of a butterfly (Stereopsis), and I love to hear them say mariposa.
Betrayal and Trust
A simple mistake is just that, but when someone close to you purposefully hurts you, it feels like a targeted strike at your weakest moment. I can never trust you again; all I can do is pray that you will be a better friend to someone else. Always trust your instincts about people.
If it’s a minor infraction with a friend or an associate, the apology should address the behavior. If the person doesn’t do that, they may repeat the same thing again. Ask them, what the are apologizing for if it’s not mentioned ? If they can’t answer that or beat around the bush, move forward in silence. Trust me♥︎
“Just because you lost me as a friend, doesn’t mean you gained me as an enemy. I’m bigger than that, I still wanna see you eat, just not at my table.” Tupac Shakur
Finding Strength in Tragedy
In times of tragedy, I found solace in helping others and taking each day as it comes. The journey may be arduous, but I persevered, holding onto hope that tomorrow would bring a brighter day.
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Holiday Blues
The holiday blues can start right after Halloween. Everything accelerates with the focus being Christmas. Targeted advertising starts and gives you a feeling of being behind with anxiety creeping into your life. The holiday blues can come from the loss of a loved one, lack of family, finances, and whatever centers your life.
My thinking and feelings become more intense around this time. I lost my mother in 1994 and was the one who found her dead. I did not realize how much she centered our family. After her death, things were never the same. When the holidays came around, I couldn’t wait for them to disappear. Certain songs sent me into a tailspin of tears. How did it get better? It became bearable by honoring her name, remembering how funny she was, and the great food, allowing myself to feel sad without guilt, and also spending time with people that I enjoyed being around.
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Self Care
Remember that self care is not selfish. L Myers MSN RNC CSN
“ʙʏ ᴛᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴄᴀʀᴇ ᴏғ ᴍʏsᴇʟғ ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ sᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴏғғᴇʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ᴛʜᴀɴ ɪ ᴅᴏ ᴡʜᴇɴ ɪ ᴀᴍ ʀᴜɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏɴ ᴇᴍᴘᴛʏ.” Anonymous
A School Nurse’s Well-Deserved Day Off
Friday marked the end of the school year for elementary students, bringing a sense of relief to the school nurses who often grapples with a multitude of responsibilities. Eager to embrace the much-needed break, I devoted the day to rejuvenating my spirit. My self-care routine included indulging in a hydrafacial, tidying up my brows, visiting a plant store, and exploring a new boutique for accessories. The day concluded on a delightful note, as my husband and I savored the enchanting Christmas lights display at Dilworth Park. All in all, it was a truly gratifying first day off.
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Respect your elders
After work, I had some errands to run and my 1st stop was CVS to pick up my medication. I saw the cutest elderly woman, she was walking with a cane. I asked her to go in front of me and she asked if she could sit so I could call her when it was her turn. I called out to her to let her know that she was next. She struggled with her cane and I felt so bad for her I told her to lean on the cart so that she was balanced. She thanked me and told me that she buried her 2 daughters.
I told her it was my mother’s birthday, how much I missed her, and that I had 3 consecutive dreams. She said well maybe she’s trying to tell you something and I said well I’m tired because she is wearing me out. We laughed together. As we age society treats it as a loss of worth. Listening shows interest, caring, and understanding.
Those who respect the elderly pave their own road toward success.” -Unknown
Just say No
Don’t feel guilty saying no. You don’t have to be obliged to give a reason unless you want to. When you have multiple things going on in your life, other’s commitments, work, exhaustion, and chronic illness. It becomes too much.🙌🏾
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