Daily Self-Care

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Daily Self-Care]( Putting yourself first means that it may be necessary to say no to someone else in order to say yes to yourself. We have all heard the instructions of an airline attendant reminding us to put on our own oxygen mask before we help anyone else with theirs. This advice is often cited as a metaphor for self-care because it so accurately expresses why it is important. It seems to say, ironically, that if you can’t take care of yourself for yourself, do it for others. Few situations in our daily lives mimic the wake-up call of an airplane emergency, so it’s easy to keep putting self-care off — easy, that is, until we get sick, overwhelmed, or exhausted and suddenly don’t have the energy to care for the people who count on us. That’s when we realize we haven’t been getting the oxygen we need to sustain ourselves. We begin to understand that taking care of ourselves is neither selfish nor indulgent; it’s just plain practical. Putting yourself first means that it may be necessary to say no to someone else in order to say yes to yourself. For many of us, there is always something we feel we could be doing for someone else, and it helps to remember the oxygen metaphor. You can even encourage yourself by saying, “I am caring for myself so that I am better able to care for others,” or some other mantra that will encourage you. It also helps to remember that self-care doesn’t have to be composed of massively time-consuming acts. In fact, the best prescription for taking care of yourself is probably small, daily rituals — like taking 30 minutes for yourself at the beginning and end of the day to meditate, journal, or just be. You also might transform the occasional daily shower or bath into a half-hour self-pampering session. Whatever you decide, making some small gesture where you put yourself first every day will pay off in spades for you and the ones you love. The oxygen you need is all around you; sometimes you just need to be reminded to breathe. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Beginner Ayurveda for Self-Care]( Release stress, alleviate chronic pain, and create greater flexibility and balance in both your body and mind. In this course, Ayurveda expert Lissa Coffey will teach you Ayurvedic principles on diet, exercise, bodywork, and self-care with specific recommendations for your dosha — your unique energy governing your body — to resolve any internal imbalances and optimize your physical well-being. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( - [The Japanese Secret to Slow Aging]( - [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( - [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( Recommended For You [Contact Your Angels for Empowerment]( [Learn More]( [Toxic Positivity: Speak Your Truth and Embrace Your Emotions]( [Learn More]( [Make Yourself a Money Magnet]( [Learn More]( [Primal Movement for Aches and Pains]( [Learn More]( [Exercises to Eliminate Hip and Knee Pain]( [Learn More]( [The Ultimate Burnout Cure]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( 2. [No-Squat Booty Workout]( 3. [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( 4. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 5. [The Happiness Method: Beyond Positive Thinking]( 6. [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( 7. [Science-Based Lymphatic Drainage Rescue]( 8. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 9. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 10. [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.