"I" Care

Taking time for yourself seems to be a luxury that most busy women forego. In a recent and very unscientific survey I took of women on my facebook page and in my address book, the number one frustration they cited about self-care was "having time for myself". Underlying that frustration was a STRONG emotion - guilt. They felt guilty about taking time for themselves which made me wonder which came first - the lack of time or the guilt. If we constantly keep ourselves so busy that we "don't" have time to care for self, then there is no opportunity to feel guilty is there? I know people, myself at one time included, who hope to get sick so they could rest for a while. You know just a little cold or stomach bug - enough to warrant staying home and in bed and not feel guilty! How sick is that? And yet for many busy women, especially working moms, this isn't that far fetched is it? This blog will offer tips and insights on how to move beyond guilt and into a healthy regimen of self care that will benefit not only you but your family as well. I also hope you will become a fan on my facebook page - Fresh Perspectives where we can share information and success stories. For today start with a simple list of all the things you love to do for self-care! You can call it "I" Care!