Self care is not just about brunching and making sure you try the latest in avocado toast. We tend to live in an environment where we are always focused on goals, achievements, and meeting the excessive expectations we place on ourselves. This can sometimes mean we are juggling several balls in the air, at the expense of being a well-rounded human being.
“caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare.”
- Audre Lorde
Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body—most often by inserting thin needles through the skin. Results from a number of studies suggest that acupuncture may help ease types of pain that are often chronic such as low-back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis/knee pain. It also may help reduce the frequency of tension headaches and prevent migraine headaches. (Don’t use acupuncture to postpone seeing a health care provider about a health problem.)
Yoga is a practice to bring your mind into a deeper state of connection so that you can perceive the truth within more clearly.
Mindfulness Meditation is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Sound Bath is an improvised, meditative concert that supports states of deep relaxation, where stress release and healing can occur. A gentle yet powerful experience for the mind and body. Gift yourself a little piece of zen visit my the Ohm Store for singing bowls and beautiful journals to write your affirmations and thoughts. Use code LATISHA10 for a special discount.
Making food and exercise lifestyle changes can be beneficial to your overall wellbeing. In NYC, I recommend Coach Lena Marti and her team, a group of experts in nutrition, fitness and fascial stretch. Be sure to mention Lina Bracero referred you!
Who you travel with matters, try TripTribe and discover trips made to match your passion including yoga, meditation and exercise with a fun twist. Check out their website.
Small groups, big adventures: the world’s a big place and it’s human nature to get out there and explore it. Check out their website.
Keep your job. See the world. Remote year brings together groups of inspiring professionals to travel, live and work remotely in different cities around the world for a year of four months.
Discover your favourite city in a way that is sure to tease, then sufficiently satisfy your taste buds. Check out their website.
Document things about yourself that are pleasing or bring you joy.
Find new ways to get to work, or use another mode of transportation.
Find 2-3 things in your closet you rarely use and donate them.
A massage, manicure, a new dress or tie; treat yourself.
Spend 10-15 minutes soaking in the rays and people watching.
Read a comic strip or a daily joke.
Bring the neighbors groceries for them, or open a door for strangers.
Buy a small luxury item in recognition of yourself.
Have good friends share with you what they love about you.