Self-Care with TBB

Hello, friends! It felt so good to blog last week. That little piece of my life has been missing for far too long so I have decided to budget time in my life for things I enjoy. Blogging is surely one of them and today’s topic with The Blended Blog gave me the perfect opportunity to ponder self-care.

Hold on, friend! My idea of self-care might be vastly different from yours but isn’t that what makes the world go around? On our uniqueness is something to celebrate and not hide, right?! Before I go further I have to admit I love the pampering kind of self-care. You know what I’m talking about, right? Pedicures, massages, shopping, new skin care and makeup, bubble baths, etc. Oh, how I love all of those so so much.

But…

When I started to think about what really recharges me and refreshes me and is my kind of self-care, I found a few other things came to my mind. There were actually three things that stuck out as I thought about self-care.

I thought about spending time reading the Word and reflecting on the state of my soul. How am I living in light of eternity? What kind of a human am I being toward other humans? Deep reflection and introspection is one area of self-care that I desperately need. Caring for my soul is real self-care for me.

I also thought about just reading in general. I had a goal to read fifty books this year and I have already completed that goal. BAM! From that goal, I learned I really loved reading and how it encourages me in my thought processes and conversations. I was on a little reading hiatus but I since October happened, I have started using my library card once again.

Another self-care thought I had, which ironically doesn’t sound like self-care at all. I know I better mentally and spiritually when I focus on the needs of others and instead of myself. The Word says it like this,

“The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:11-12

If I will humble myself and serve others then I know my life more filled with joy. Doing for others is a great way to exercise self-care. Now, I need to get myself out and do it!

Have a beautiful week, friends. I appreciate the time you take to read my blog and to comment. May you be blessed.

~Carrie

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  • Kellyann
    I love the direction you took with this Carrie! Yes, you are so right reading and spending time in the Word really are important to self care, wish I had thought of that. I can always tell when I'm not spending enough time in His Word because I get this funny almost gnawing feeling. It's essential, just like taking a daily vitamin! xo, Kellyann p.s. 50 books read this year - whoa!!!!
    • I get the same feeling Kellyann when I'm not in the Word. It makes such a difference in my life. Thanks for stopping by today!
  • Living on Cloud Nine
    Doing for others is my greatest joy and YOU are a joy dear friend!
    • It is so true! I've got to get better at it like I used to be.
  • It really is so true....so much joy can be found in doing for others! Sometimes just the act of taking the focus off of ourselves is self care!
    • Oh, yes! I agree, Shelly. Less focus on me and more on others is always better.
  • I totally agree with the doing things for others- that totally lifts me up and works as selfcare. I'm so happy to hear your voice again.
    • Thank you, friend! Feels good to be back again. Hope to keep it up!
  • Yes to doing things for others. It always makes my heart happy to make others happy.
    • You are always pouring into others my friend!
  • I have missed reading your posts, Carrie! I hope 4th Grade is bringing you much joy this school year!
    • Thank you, Laura! I have missed you too.
  • I love your take on self-care. I am totally with you that reading is HUGE for self-care for me too. I never thought about my time spent reading scripture and praying as self-care, but you are so right, it truly is!
  • Alicia-OneMotherHen
    Self care is becoming important for me right now, as the year nears to an end, I realise I have not being doing enough of it, and the cracks are starting to show! I really need to put myself first.
  • Great post. I've recently started "bible journaling" where you journal, color, doodle whatever in your bible, and it has been so therapeutic for me and has helped immensely in my spiritual growth.