So often we go through life running from one thing to the next. We are busy with work and family responsibilities, putting the needs of partners, children, friends and bosses above our own.
We believe we don’t have the time to take care of ourselves, whether it is moving our bodies with exercise, 
preparing and eating healthy food, finding moments of balance and stillness in our days or even taking a deep breath and appreciating our bodies for all they do for us day after day, month after month, year after year.
For many of us, a cancer diagnosis is a wakeup call in a number of ways. We have said ourselves, and have heard many of our cancer peeps say, “I knew I was burning the candle at both ends. I knew I was stressed and wasn’t taking care of myself,” when speaking of the time prior to getting hit with the Big C news. Suddenly a diagnosis puts everything into glaring perspective. Now it’s not just about having low energy, flabby abs or edgy nerves. It’s about surviving, and the stakes are high.
If you are serious about getting healthy, then now is a good time to get serious with self-care. You will feel renewed, refreshed, happier and stronger just from taking some time to give your body, mind and soul what it craves. Whether your amazing body is busy kicking cancer or not, it’s time to show it some love!
Here are some of our self-care faves. What are yours?
Reiki
Massage
Meditation
Reflexology
Yoga
Dancing in the living room
Singing in the car
Walking, hiking, bicycling – moving
Sunshine and fresh air
Cooking
Taking a bubble bath
Sipping tea