LIFTYOURMIND Magazine International Issue 01

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L I F T YO U R M I N D

SELFCARE

HAVE SOME ME TIME I run through the airport departure hall with my laptop balancing dangerously on the small luggage cart, I’m trying to catch a internet signal in order to send catalog to print before I jump on the plane to India. My friend is just as stressed, with her phone glued to the ear trying to get the some final business agreements in place before the plane takes off.

better at taking care of myself although I occasionally fall into the trap. When I do I try to remember to give myself some ”me time” every day, and not just a few times a year on a yoga retreat. Maybe you know this dilema from your own life, if so here is some ideas to put yourself on top of your to-do list:

Our destination is extremely different to what we are doing right now. We are going on a 21 day retreat at Dr. Unni’s clinic in Kerala, with hours of daily yoga and massage.

Make goals for yourself. And let the me-time become a habit just as brushing your teeth. Do something you love at least 30 minutes every day. Reading, Netflix, watercolor etc.

We’ve bought 21 days of inner peace. But how long will the peace last?

And do it properly! Turn on candles, make a cup of your favorite tea just as if a good friend comes to visit. Treat yourself!

It was several years ago, and luckily I’m getting 42


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