The Ice Cream - Exercise Balance

The line between self-care and self-indulgence can be very blurry. Often the difference comes down to moderation. I define self-care as something that feels good now and later. A skein of yarn for a scarf I actually knit makes life better. Buying enough yarn for three sweaters and then feeling guilty about not knitting them doesn't feel good in the long run. 

I try to indulge in self-care more often -- regular walks and occasional ice cream. It feels pretty good when it is working. When it gets out of balance, I work on the strength for getting back into balance.

Comments

[Andrea Mercier]

Or, to paraphrase Lost Horizons, moderation in all things, especially moderation.

[Ashley]

You've just managed to say in two paragraphs what I had been struggling with all month. This is exactly it for me... right down to the ice cream and yarn examples. Here's to balance!