Before You Can Soar, You Must First Learn How to Fly

Do you take time out for you? To do the things you love and enjoy that put that dashing smile on your face. It's so important to maintain self-care daily. While it may be something many even myself overlook it's necessary. We need to build ourselves up, lift our own spirits, and fall in love with our ownselves each and every day.

Taking the First Step

Many of us aren't sure exactly where to even start when it comes to thinking about ourselves. But I'm here to tell you it's as easy as 1,2,3.

Some of us may be moms and just don't get enough of that "you" time, or some of us may be working super hard and just haven't figured out how or even where to set the time aside. Maybe you're a student and homework, exams and classes are just swamping you and you haven't had a decent moment just for yourself in you don't know how long. Sometimes we might just be the type that has always taken care of others and doesn't know that taking care of yourself isn't selfish it's necessary.

Start small. Set an alarm earlier than normal so you have some leisure time to slowly wash your face with warm water. Brush your hair and teeth, maybe do that hairdo you've been dying to try. If you're a man take time to groom a little. Try a new cologne, trim your beard, or maybe you want to try growing one out. It can make such a difference in how we perceive how our day is going to go if we start it out by taking some time out to do something nice just for us. Make yourself a hot cup of tea or coffee, try that new flavor you've wanted to try for months now. Some of us just get up and go and forget to just take a step back, breathe, and make that time.

Keeping Up and Maintaining

While mornings start off your day, it's great to start it off by doing something nice for ourselves, it may be hard for some people to make the time. So keep going with it. Read your favorite book when you get home from work or watch that new TV show you saw a commercial for. Take a walk and take in the beautiful surroundings. Maybe there's a new dessert or meal you've wanted to try, DO IT! Treat yourself with love and grace just like you would for others. Buy yourself a gift when you spend a day out. Take yourself out to dinner or lunch. Listen to your some of your favorite songs and have yourself a jam session. These are all just examples, so think of the things you enjoy most and get out there and so them for YOU!

Remember to believe in yourself, love and respect yourself, and most of all kind and have fun with yourself.