Flight attendants remind us about self-care every time we fly. "Should the cabin lose pressure, put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others." An unusual analogy perhaps, but a poignant one. If we don't give ourselves the care we need to function in healthy ways, what will we have left to give to others in our lives? With that in mind here are some self-care resources that I find useful or just plain intriguing.
Nutritious Movement. You are how you move.
Active Isolated Stretching Upper Body Routine
Active Isolated Stretching Lower Body Routine
Healthy Sleep & Why Sleep Matters
We Are Designed to Move--Why Movement is Important
Research Shows Mindfulness Training Has Surprising Health Benefits