Since I missed yesterday I
thought I would talk about two ways I took care of myself today. Monday is a
hard day for me. It means the weekend is over. I have to go back to work. I
have to get up early. Somehow I start off Monday already feeling behind.
One thing I have started
scheduling on Monday after work once or twice a month is a massage. GREAT
DECISION. This helps me look forward to my Mondays. I found a way to make it
cost effective by finding a great deal on Groupon and I buy them in packages so
they aren’t as expensive AND I can plan them and look forward to them since I
have already essentially paid for the massage.
My massage therapist is
amazing. She is tiny in physique but not in strength. My muscles are extremely
tight and she is thankfully really strong. She does aromatherapy and deep
tissue. Today I had my massage and was just so thankful to have time to relax. She used lavender and peppermint to help me breathe deeper. I decided it would be a good opportunity to practice gratitude so I mentally
took notes of the things I was thankful for today:
- My massage therapist
- Large pumpkins
- I finished all my progress notes!
- Scott
- My clinical supervisor
- Compassion
- A home that makes me feel safe
- Prosciutto
- My friends that host and invite me into the intimate details of their life
- The sound of a fan
I felt like with each passing breath I was creating
more room for joy as I thought of all I am grateful for. The list could go on and on but sometimes I like to sit on a couple things I am really thankful for. I want to be present with my joy and not race to the next thing on my list. Gratitude and massage therapy are two ways I practiced
self-care today. What are you grateful for this Monday?
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