Is Self Care on Your To-Do List, Too?

As we prepare for warmer days and the summer season, a time that tends to move at a slower pace for some, I couldn't think of a better opportunity to gently remind ourselves to make sure you're included on the never-ending to-do list, too.

As a "Type A" individual, I love prioritizing tasks, color coordinating my planner and calendar, making lists, and checking things off one by one. But as I reflect on past seasons of life, I've realized that I often forget to put myself on that list.

Maybe you're not a "Type A" person. Maybe you're someone who naturally pours into others, a Christian who loves to serve, a parent constantly caring for everyone else, a hardworking professional, or someone who just doesn't slow down. Whoever you are, I encourage you to pause for a moment and ask yourself: When is the last time I checked in with myself and practiced self-care?

Maybe self-care is taking a walk in the fresh air (without the pets or kids this time!), reading a book just for fun, treating yourself to your favorite coffee or meal, or going on a much-needed vacation.

No matter how big or small it may seem, let's commit to doing something that fills our cup as we step into the summer season. 

Written by Bryce Powell, Counseling Intern