October Self-Care Dedication: The Beginning

Tomorrow is October 1st. Tomorrow starts my month long dedication to do one self care act a day. I originally called this a challenge but thought better of it. Why is taking care of me a challenge? Why should it sound like a chore or difficulty? No. Practice what you preach, Maureen. Change the internal script.

I dedicate October to taking care of me. To filling my bucket. To making my soul smile. To embracing me.

I am determined to prove to myself and anyone else who will listen that self care isn’t all glasses of wine, mani-pedis, and spa days. It’s breathing, walking, running, resting, stopping, dancing, talking, meditating, yoga, stretching, laughing, crying, singing, making noise, sitting in silence…. It’s personal. It’s unique. It’s what makes YOU feel loved and full.

Today, I will set aside time to compile a list of ideas for the upcoming 31 days. It's like my pre-self care to the self care! Tomorrow and every day after that in October, I will update my Instagram account (@nursecoachmaureen) daily to reflect that day’s moment of self care. At the end of the month, I will report back here with a full account of the month long experience.

I invite you to join me. Comment. Follow along. Jump in. Engage in the same practice. Engage in a different practice. Offer suggestions. Let me know what you are doing to embrace you. Tell me your experiences as I tell you mine.

As I dedicate October to reclaiming and redefining self care, I hope to ignite the flames of self love in all of you. After all, if loving me is wrong, I don't wanna be right!