Loving Yourself through Extreme Self-Care
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009In coaching we use the term “extreme self-care”. I love this concept because it reminds me that I can take some special time to love and take care of myself, and that I have permission to do so. Who do I need to get permission from? That total slave driver that runs my life… Me!
I love when extreme self-care is assigned to me as homework in a class or by my coach- then I really get it done! It is crazy that I need to have this become something on my to do list before I do it- but there it is!
I need to take time to take extra special care of myself, because sometimes I abuse myself. When I get out of balance- I go too long without eating, stay up way too late at night checking email, blow off exercise…need I go on? Sound familiar?
Just thinking about extreme self care helps me to remember to be kinder to myself. Eyes starting to cross in front of the computer? Just take a break- walk outside. Tempted to catch up on email in the morning instead of meditating or exercise? Put on the running shoes instead. Need to pee, but you don’t want to get up from in front of the computer? Please… just go. Be kind to yourself!
Perhaps all of the above could be categorized into normal self-care. Extreme Self-Care takes it to another level. Extreme Self-Care means taking some time to do something for yourself that makes you feel GREAT. Totally Yummy. It feels like you are really loving yourself.
If you need to further justify doing something for yourself, remember that the other people in your life bask in your happy glow when you feel great about yourself.
Loving Yourself: Your Valentine’s Extreme Self-Care Assignment
I am giving you homework!
Answer these questions for yourself:
- What would be extreme self-care for me?
- What could I do for myself that would leave me feeling really great?
- What date/time will I schedule this extreme self-care before February 14th?
Have fun! Report back by leaving a comment here!
