SELF CARE

Pushing, pushing, pushing, there are times when I pressure myself to perform, to achieve, to strive for perfection until finally my body cries out ‘ouch, stop’ and refuses to go any further.  I become irritable and unpleasant, alienating those around me.  I feel depressed , frustrated with myself and out of sorts.

It’s very possible to avoid this experience if I only stay mindful of what I am doing.  Today I will listen to my body and take care to its needs.  I will remain aware when I am over-doing it, remind myself that I can dare to be adequate and release myself from the perfectionism trap.  I will acknowledge my feelings and needs and attend to them with compassion and openness.  I will breathe and rest when I am tired.  I choose to take care of myself first so I can be available to others.