self-care

The Balanced Life Blog

I have a question for you: Do you ever feel like you’re setting yourself on fire to keep others warm during the holiday season?
A new year is in full swing, and you’re likely already feeling the pressure. That return to “real life” after a holiday break is not for the faint of heart.
September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. So this month, don’t feel guilty for having a little extra “me time”. The term “self-care” has become more and more popular throughout the years, but I still get the question, “What actually is self-care?” from a lot of clients. From my experience, it is definitely NOT eating a whole bag of Doritos in one sitting. Just in case anyone was wondering.
Have you been stressed, fatigued, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands? Has your motivation been waning; do you just want to sleep for days at a time? Are you physically present but mentally detached? Have you become a cynic? In a nutshell, you may be experiencing burnout.