The past week and a half has been all about taking care of myself. I’ve been to the doctor for a physical; I’ve started physiotherapy for my knees; and I’ve had an eye doctor appointment and learned that one of my eyes has strengthen significantly. Later today I have a hair appointment (an indulgence I’ve not had since June) and a massage (also, something I’ve not had since June).
Even though all of this is a bit costly, I’m beginning to realize that it is about more then the money. I don’t take good enough care of myself, and because of this problems get out of hand. The physiotherapist has said that much of the pain I have gone through could have been avoided if only I had tried physiotherapy earlier. And the eye doctor told me that my recent eye irritation is because I have let my contacts become too old. It is the details, the every day things, that make all the differences. I need to learn to look after myself better and to take care of these little problems when they crop up, rather then waiting until they get out of hand.
Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Cricuteer, and more!
Self-nurturing is something I’ve been working on for awhile, and it’s a very tricky thing, hard to turn into habitual behavior. It’s taken nearly two years to finally manage to take vitamins & supplements regularly, and I still struggle with drinking enough water daily, even though I like water!
Good luck! You deserve your Me Time.