Danuary - Day 12

Quote of the day:  

"Self care is giving the world the best of you instead of what's left" - Katie Reed

Is it really a week since I last posted? 2025 is going the way of all recent years.

So I've been thinking that self care isn't just about giving yourself a warm, fuzzy feeling or generally being a good egg. Sometimes it's about being harsh with yourself to get motivated to do something you know will benefit your mental and physical wellbeing.

For example, my car was in the garage on Friday for service and MOT. I usually ride my bike home and back while the work is being done but this time, as I hadn't ridden my bike for so long, I seriously considered getting the bus. 

Before going to to bed the night before, I gave myself a stiff talking to and, whilst I decided I wouldn't ride home, I would run. I have got a couple of ultras to train for, after all. The run was completed successfully and without too much pain and, by the time the car was ready to be collected, I had had another word with myself and bike tyres had  been pumped and I was ready to roll to the garage.

This morning I have continued the motivated outlook and been for a 5 miler whilst the kids were still in bed. See if I can continue that effort in the morning before work!!!

Quote backlog:

6th Jan - "Be patient with yourself. Self growth is tender; it's holy ground. There is no greater investment" - Stephen Covey

7th Jan - "The IT solution will work for you. Reboot yourself daily" - Dan

8th Jan - "The greatest wealth is health" - Virgil (not that one!!)

9th Jan - "If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit" - Banksy

10th Jan - "Rest and self care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel" - Eleanor Brown

11th Jan - "It's  not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It's necessary" - Mandy Hale

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