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Feature Articles: Body Image
Take Good Care of YourselfLinda Rellergert, Nutrition Specialist in St.
Charles County
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Of all the people in this world who know us, we know ourselves
better than anyone else can. We know best what makes us happy or
sad, what hurts, what feels good. No one else can take care of
us the way we need to take care of ourselves. No one can read
another’s mind and provide exactly what he or she needs when
they need it. Depending on someone else to meet our needs, keeps
us stuck and unfulfilled. Expecting others to take care of us
leaves us wanting emotionally and physically.
As adults, it is our responsibility to care for ourselves. We
do many things each day to care for our physical selves--eating
good, nourishing foods, getting enough sleep, moving our bodies,
and keeping ourselves and our surroundings clean.
We also need to care for our emotional selves every day as
well. While experts can give some broad outlines of what that
care should include, it is up to each individual to determine
exactly what is best for them.
These are some ideas to provide nourishment to the spirit.
- Read anything you enjoy—novels, mysteries, classics, how-to or self-help books, magazines, the funny papers.
- Spend a day with good friends.
- Develop and spend time on a hobby.
- Play a musical instrument.
- Listen to music and just relax, or let yourself move to the beat.
- Spend time outdoors—walk, hike, fish, or just sit and listen to the birds.
- Put on some favorite music, light candles and take a bubble bath.
- Get up early to watch the sun rise.
- Enjoy a gourmet picnic in a special setting—indoors or
out.
Set aside some time every day for yourself, some time to nourish your spirit. Take good care of yourself; you’re the only one who can.
Last update: Wednesday, August 30, 2006
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