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Self-care For Professional Women: It Is A Lifestyle

The phrase self-care has become a growing movement among professionals. The days of working non-stop and ignoring the importance of indulging in rituals, pastimes, fun, and healthy choices to sustain one's life are done. If you ask, most successful professional women agree that self-care is non-negotiable. Self-care is a lifestyle choice that promotes ingenuity and longevity.
J. MonIque Gambles, LMFT
December 8, 2023

When professional women incorporate a self-care mindset, productivity increases, morale is improved—and relationship wellness increases in interpersonal relationships and with leadership. Conversations are different in the workplace. There is an exchange of healthy ideas on how to be in a Flow state when professionals have a healthy self-care regimen.


On a personal level, intrapersonal well-being is improved. Your commitment to your well-being is top-level. Imagine having a plan in place that is designed with you in mind—by you—to look good, feel good, and function in a way that makes life even better. Of course, like all things, a balanced self-care regimen is ideal. Using self-care to escape responsibilities, avoid accountability, splurge unnecessarily, and put your finances in turmoil is counterproductive and the opposite of the intended use of self-care. Be responsible. Incorporate activities and interests that provide a holistic gain.

"What are you willing to do for yourself?"

Getting started can present its challenges. Thank God for Modern technology. Add-ons like SIRI or voice memos on your cellular device can help you create a list of reminders to get you started. Enlisting the help of a partner, good friend, or workplace buddy can also help increase motivation. Self-care for professional women is a lifestyle worth choosing.

 

Self-care is:
Asking questions, burning a candle, creating, doing nothing (use wisdom here), exercising (if you haven’t exercised before or have been inactive, seek medical advice before starting), feeling your emotions (sitting with them—explore them), giving time (volunteering), hygiene daily, investing in your future, journaling (this is good for daily), kicking a bad habit, listening to music or a favorite podcast, meditating, not feeling guilty about setting healthy boundaries, online group participation, prayer and positive self-talk, quiet time, reading a good book or even a bad one for pleasure or professional growth, stretching your body daily, talking to your elders about family legacies, understanding others, visioning the future you want, watching the sunrise, the sunset, the moon phases, xenializing [sic] your office space, learning a few yoga poses, and finding your Zen.

 

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