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Driving Yourself-Care This entry was posted on 9/7/2007 12:12 PM and is filed under uncategorized. Many of my clients complain that they just don't have the time to devote to self-care...and sometimes...I must admit...I join in the whine...in fact...I've just moved...and between painting and packing and moving and unpacking...I've had very little time for 'formal' self-care. I complained about it to Bertha and here's what she had to say... "If you drive a car...you have time for self-care. Someone got the notion that self-care had to be an addition to your already jammed packed day but that's just stressful...not at all what self-care is all about...self-care is all about nurturing your body, mind and spirit...you can combine it with all kinds of activities (even washing dishes...but we won't go there today...I just had my nails done!) We'll stick with the time in the car. Commuting is a great opportunity for self-care! Here are a few things that you can do that will make the drive and your day more pleasant." Listen to a favorite CD. Choose one that 'takes you back' to a really fun time in your life...such as high school...crank up the volume and sing along...use your hairbrush for a microphone...well maybe not... Listen to a great book on tape. It's hard to find time to read the classics...let alone the latest Harry Potter...check one out at the Library...and listen to your heart's content! Learn a new language...this one can be fun especially if you are planning a real or 'virtual' vacation to a new country. Once you've mastered the basics...have fun with it...go somewhere (like the grocery store) and only speak that language...or have a no English allowed (or whatever your native tongue is) party... Play the 'Ten Things I Love About Me' game...mine usually starts out with...I love that I'm the kind of person who likes to encourage others...and goes from there...if you can't think of ten...start with one...even if it's...I love that I'm the kind of person who will do silly self-care things in the car! What's your favorite self-care...in or out of the car? Jane ps Bertha's Having a Pajama Party and You're Invited! Click here for more information. Jane Carroll, RN, BSN, Loving Life Coach, Internet Radio Host, Author "Bertha-Size Your Life" "Where the Joys Are: Bertha's Guided Journal" www.berthasize.com www.lovingliferadioshow.com info@berthasize.com Who would you get if you crossed Lucy with a popular talk show host? Why Bertha, of course! A zany redhead, who is always up to something and drags her sidekick along with her while she's dispensing down-home wisdom and perky advice for finding balance and joy in one's life. Throw in a conniving nemesis, an antagonistic cat, lime green spandex and high-heels and you've got a book that's sure to tickle your funny bone and leave you wearing your thinking cap as you read and reread each vignette. CommentsDisplay comments as (Linear | Threaded)
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