The Balanced Life, Huntsville Alabama

Let’s be honest.  We all struggle with comparing ourselves to others.  We compare relationships, accomplishments, physical appearance, intelligence, money—and the list goes on and on.  At times, this comparison leads us to believe that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence.

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. 

Sometimes, it's just better to let someone who's experienced something powerful share that experience first hand rather than try to say it for them, so that's what I'm doing (with permission, of course) today for my blog post.

This week’s blog was inspired by my weekly “Sunday Funday”. Every Sunday I throw caution and most responsibilities to the wind to indulge in a weekly self-care day. 

There are a lot of misconceptions about self-care. Unfortunately, it’s a word that’s become overused and carries with it an unmistakable negative stigma.

If you are reading this blog on the day that it is published, then you’re taking a moment out of your Monday. What do Mondays typically look like for you? What are your goals for the week? Do you have a lengthy “to do” list?

I often have clients request more frequent appointments around the holidays. They report increased pressure at work, family stress, and feelings of being overwhelmed. While we see the holiday season advertised as a time for celebration and joy, this can actually be a very difficult time for many people. This can be a time when we focus on everything except our own well being. So, with this in mind, here are a few self care tips for the holiday season. 

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.