{"id":935,"date":"2021-11-09T12:31:51","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getyourspicerebuild.mighty-little-websites.com\/?p=935"},"modified":"2021-11-09T12:31:52","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:31:52","slug":"the-super-power-of-a-self-nurture-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dralexrosa.com\/the-super-power-of-a-self-nurture-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"The Super Power of A Self-Nurture Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"
S<\/strong>elf-nurturing is always important in our lives, but it’s particularly significant during this ongoing pandemic. And one of the best ways to keep this priority in focus is to establish a self-nurture routine. This is an awesome practice to get started if you are in one of the caring professionals such as education, healthcare, or social work.\u00a0 Self-nurturing is as much a way of being as it is something we do. <\/em>It includes all the ways you tend to your whole-person wellbeing, including your emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual health. Self-nurturing replenishes and renews you. It’s the act of doing something for you, and only you, to help with your overall health and wellness. Ultimately, self-nurturing is what you define it as\u2014there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how best to nurture yourself! So read on while we explore the power of routine, journaling for self-nurturing, I’ll give you 4 Tips to Create Your Journaling for Self-Nurture Routine, and then we will wrap it all up.<\/p> So how can you take the simple act of journaling and turn it into a meaningful, super-powerful, self-nurture routine?<\/p> 1. Choose the right time to journal<\/em><\/p> I believe any time is a good time to journal! But when it comes to creating habits and routines, it’s helpful to choose a dedicated time of day.<\/p> Many people like to journal at the beginning or end of the day. The best time for you is an individual choice and depends on your schedule.<\/p> When can you most easily take some time?<\/em><\/p> Can you wake up a bit earlier than normal to journal the first thing? If so, this might be a good way to start your day off in a reflective, self-expressed and grounded way. You can then transition into getting ready for your day. You may have heard of Julia Cameron’s “morning pages”. She describes this technique in The Artist’s Way, a book that was originally published in 1992 and is still a popular resource, if you haven\u2019t I highly recommend it!!!<\/p> What about at the end of the day? <\/p> It can be very nourishing to unplug from all devices and settle into some quiet journaling time for a little self-nurture in the evening. It’s a replenishing and much higher-value activity than mindlessly scrolling through your Facebook feed or doing something else that may leave you depleted.<\/p> What time of day do you think you might want to add this to your routine?<\/p>First Tip to Create Your Journaling for Self-Nurture Routine<\/h2>