Scripture Text: Psalm 139 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 (NIV) There is a lie that taking care of yourself first is selfish. We make a lot of sacrifices for the ones we love, especially if you’re a parent. That’s great unless […]
The Hard Side of Selfcare
You might have noticed from my list of selfcare ideas that there are many ways to practice selfcare and some of those ways don’t sound relaxing! Going to the doctor or dentist may cause some anxiety with some people. Exercising may sound tiring, and talking to a therapist sounds expensive. So what’s the deal? Selfcare […]
Ideas for Practicing Selfcare
Selfcare is the practice of taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health through activities that help you manage stress. These are activities you regularly take part in to allow you to step away from life’s stressors in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are many ways to practice selfcare and I […]
Finding Time for Selfcare
If selfcare sounds like another item you need to put on your to-do list, it’s because it is. It sounds counter-intuitive (or ironic?) that the thing that’s supposed to help us step away from the stress of our to-do lists end up being a must have item on our to-do list. But until selfcare becomes second […]
Selfcare and Your Personality
Other than spending time with God, there are many ways to practice selfcare and the best ways for you would depend on your personality. I love the Myers-Briggs Personality Test. Personally, my results (INFP) are very true to my personality. That’s not always the case for everyone. My sister didn’t find the results very true […]
Is Selfcare Spending Time with God?
Is selfcare the same thing as spending time with God? Not necessarily is the short answer. Another way to phrase this question is: Is selfcare the same thing as practicing Christian disciplines (ie: prayer, fasting, meditation, fellowship with believers, etc.)? Again, the short answer is not necessarily. One of the best ways we can take […]
What is Selfcare?
What is selfcare (self care or self-care)? Selfcare is the practice of taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health through activities that help you manage stress. Without the practice of selfcare, you can experience negative physical and mental/emotional consequences such as getting physically sick or burnout. Selfcare is not self-indulgence or self-pampering. While […]
