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Why Meditation Should Be the Foundation Of Your Self-Care
Self-care can be a lot of things: yoga, bubble baths, chocolate cake, a healthy meal, a good night’s sleep or being active are just a few things. But there’s one thing that I believe should be the foundation of self-care for everyone: meditation.
To some, meditation seems like an indulgence. Even if it’s not an indulgence, many think it’s something that they can take or leave as they feel like it. But meditation can be the key to giving yourself what you really need in order to feel happy, healthy and whole in all aspects of your life.
Self-care shouldn’t be random
There are many days when, once I get started, I don’t stop until everything’s done. I have a list of things to get done and I just keep checking things off. I’m sure that’s true for you too.
The problem with this is that we often end up exhausted, frustrated, and maybe even confused or conflicted. We’re trying to do everything and be everything, and the truth is, we just can’t.
We need a break. We need to take care of ourselves. And meditation is the first step to that.
Have you ever had a craving for chocolate or ice cream or chips and instead of eating that, you ate some baby carrots or celery or a salad instead? You filled up your belly…
