05 June 2012

How to care of yourself this summer

I just finished initial work on the self-care chapter of Minimalist Parenting, and man, did it feel good. Christine took the lead on the chapter which makes sense, because she has done a lot better in the self-care department than I have. Just reading what she wrote made me feel better.

I've improved -- inspired in part by Christine's example long before we started co-authoring a book. I'm exercising, I'm putting on a little makeup, I'm prioritizing sleep, time with Rael, and staying in better touch with friends and family. I have a ways to go and I have my off weeks, but at least taking care of myself is on the radar.

Babble Voices: The Accidental Expert
At The Accidental Expert, I've broken my method into six steps anyone can follow to add more self-care into their lives:

A summer of self-care in six simple steps


Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less
At the Minimalist Parenting blog, Christine and I invite you to share your suggestions and thoughts for possible inclusion in the book:

Self-care: how to fit it in. Share your brilliance!

It took me a long time (too long) to consider self-care a priority. Would love to hear your thoughts on the whyswhats, and hows of self-care.

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Tack för att skriva denna. Jag känner mig verkligen som om jag vet så mycket mer om detta än jag gjorde innan. Din blogg tog verkligen några saker att lysa som jag aldrig skulle ha tänkt på innan du läser den. Du bör fortsätta detta skulle Im säker på de flesta överens om youve fick en gåva.

Me gustó tu blog. Es fácil de leer, el contenido es bueno, y usted es un autor de culto a diferencia de la mayoría de los blogs que estoy en la búsqueda de este tema. Voy a comprobar de nuevo y ver en el futuro si usted tiene varios elementos. Gracias por publicar esto, le agradezco la información y el esfuerzo que puso en el sitio.

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Väga huvitav artikkel, et olete postitanud. Leitud seisukohad üsna informatiivne ja huvitav. Täname jagamine.

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