Dr. Tanya Hollinshed
What is your definition of SELF CARE? What do you do for no one else but YOU? This may be a difficult question for many to answer, as daily tasks, responsibilities and commitments often take priority over self-care.
Self-Care defined by the Oxford Dictionary is: “The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health.”
When asking different individuals to define self-care and if they were intentional on practicing it, surprisingly many did not. Some of them defined self-care as follows:
So…. what action steps are you taking to preserve or improve your own health? It can be as simple as alone time in the morning before the chaos of the day begins, or as intentional as a vacation far away from your normal activities to gather yourself. It can be a soak in the tub or a swim in the ocean. It can occur daily, or several times per year. Whatever it is, its important to carve out time for it. 
One of my favorite self-care rituals is using amazing skin and body care products. One of my favs is the body scrub and body oil by KiMistry skincare! Coco Mango and Lavender/Eucalyptus are my favorite scents and are deliciously enticing and relaxing!! My dear friend, Kimberly Condell makes these body products with so much love and care. Check out her products by clicking the link: https://www.kimistryskin.comand follow her on Instagram: @kimistryskin
In honor of my birthday, I am launching my “Success Notes” by The Happy Butterfly Collection. This is a compilation of positive and inspirational quotes in journal and card form to inspire and help you achieve your goals in life! I created “The Happy Butterfly Collection” to help teach children and adults the basics of self-care. Check out the characters and their stories by visiting: thehappybutterflycollection.com.
There is also a discount in honor of my birthday!
Whatever way you choose to practice self-care, make sure that you are intentional and encourage your loved ones to care for themselves as well.
Remember: Self-Care is NOT Selfish, and you can not pour from an empty cup!
Be Blessed, Be Healthy, Be Happy!!
