Self-care is vital to healthy living on many levels. It helps us to become the optimum version of ourselves. Our actions and attitudes are core components of self-care, and having the right mental outlook is a key to regulating wellness. Developing a positive mindset for self-care requires a commitment and work. The rewards are well worth the effort.

Self Care is a Right and a Responsibility

Many individuals today have been conditioned to believe that putting themselves first is selfish. Perhaps you have heard the term “buyer’s remorse.” This happens when someone experiences guilt after making a purchase for themselves. It is a sad reality that some people have buyer’s remorse when it comes to investing in their own self-care.

The right mindset accepts that self-care is a right. You are worthy of the time and effort it takes to create fulfillment. You have the right to be mentally and physically well. No one is entitled to diminish your need for self-care. Continue reading →

A negative mindset is something that can sabotage your self care. By changing that, you can maximize the benefits you get from taking care of yourself. Start by letting go of the past.

You can’t change what happened. Whether it was something that you said or did or something that someone else said or did to you, dwelling on it gets you nowhere. All it does it keep you mired in the emotions you felt when the situation occurred.

Just release it. You can simply say, “I let go of__” and then fill in the blank with whatever it was in the past that kept you mired in negativity. Whatever it was, it’s not worth you not taking the best care of you and letting go is a power only you have over the situation.

Release the negativity and stop believing in self defeating thoughts. These are things that you say about yourself that aren’t kind. Negative self talk can limit your belief in yourself – in your ability to achieve success and in how you value yourself. Continue reading →

If you’re not careful, self care can stress you out, risk your financial plan, and get in the way of your goals. Wanting to practice some self care isn’t a bad thing – especially if it means taking care of your health.

But if you’re spending a lot of money, especially when money is tight or you have something else you could be spending that money on, then it can be a bad thing. There are easy and inexpensive ways for you to take care of yourself without risking any of your goals – including your budget’s well-being.

Many people fall into the trap of holding tight to the belief that self care equals spending money. That’s not always the case. You don’t have to spend a lot to get relief from stress.

One area that people like to practice self care in that can cost a lot of money is spa and pampering solutions. Things like getting your nails and hair done, getting a facial or a massage. Continue reading →