Remember Yourself

Remember to be good and kind to yourself. Taking care of yourself is the greatest gift of all to those you love.
“Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” ~Parker Palmer

Remember the old cliché? “Take care of yourself first or you will have nothing left to give others.” Or, “we can’t give what we don’t have.” But what is self-care really? Why is it so difficult and why do we feel guilty about doing it?

We were all given this special house to live in… our own body, mind and soul. It is our responsibility to take good care of it and treat it with ultimate respect. It carries within our special gifts and talents that are uniquely ours. Self-care is about seeking and nurturing internal validation. It is finding the sweet child within and giving him or her soothing comfort, reassurance, and warm, loving thoughts and wishes. It is about taking care of the internal emotional side of our being and learning self-compassion.

As I continue my journey from stage IV cancer to embracing a lifestyle that supports my immune system and keeps me on the track of disease prevention, self care is a huge piece of the pie. Think you do not have enough time, think again. Getting well is a full time job!

Gentle ways to take care of yourself when you’re busy:

1. Say no to anything that is not important to you
2. Ask for help
3. Get enough sleep
4. Drink tea
5. Listen to your favorite music
6. Eat fresh fruit and vegetables
7. Take 5 minutes in the morning to just stretch and breathe
8. Make sure you keep in touch with your friends
9. Make room for rest
10. Surround yourself with inspiring photos
11. Spend your lunchtime as sacred you-time
12. Take a run or a long walk
13. Go to a yoga class or do a tape at home
14. Take a hot bath
15. Light candles
16. Breathe
17. Take the weekends completely off
18. Meditate in the morning
19. Use scented oils in the shower
20. Reward yourself

Please use the comment section below to share your thoughts and ideas. We LOVE hearing from you!

In health and gratitude,

Elaine & Nevin

P.S. Before I forget, if you are ever feeling overwhelmed and are ready to “Claim Your Extraordinary” it is time to book your FREE Discovery Conversation.

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Elaine Gibson2018-08-15T08:05:28-05:00Cancer Prevention, Healthy Living, Tips|

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I had the privilege of presenting as a keynote speaker at Elaine’s inaugural Renewed Living workshop/luncheon, and I stayed for the entire event. Her event execution was superb. Elaine’s passion for health & wellness, and her willingness to share her own health journey for the benefit of others, contributed to an authentic, educational, and highly engaging experience. In addition, I followed up with Elaine after her event with specific questions, and she quickly responded. Elaine’s focus fills a void in a crowded event planning market. Her information was relevant, useful, and actionable. I look forward to investing my valuable time to attend her future events.

Marissa Levin

Renewed Living Inc.

2017-01-27T15:50:46-05:00

https://renewedlivinginc.com/testimonials/12426/

THANK YOU so much for the advice and information on green juicing which I am absolutely addicted to. Your raw food tips, coupled with simple steps to better health have helped me lose 78 pounds! Yes weight loss, although not the focus as you say-getting healthy is-was a direct by-product. I have not felt better in years. My 2 yr old thanks you, her daddy will be around to see her milestones in life. Thank you Elaine and the folks at Renewed Living!

Brian Ellsworth

Renewed Living Inc.

2017-01-27T16:13:30-05:00

https://renewedlivinginc.com/testimonials/12428/

I met Elaine a couple of years ago at a Yoga class…my life has changed since then. She is an awesome person and so willing to share all her knowledge. I was starting to juice at that time but Elaine provided so much more information. She also introduced us to the needs of Alkaline water and the general needs of keeping our bodies alkaline. She is a good friend and we are blessed to have met her!