As difference-makers, we are wired to aspire and achieve! Our aspirations represent our hopes and dreams in seed form. To realize our dreams and goals, we must move from aspiration to action! The activation stage is no joke! It requires radical self-care and wellness. Radical self-care and wellness involve addressing the root cause of what impacts or threatens our well-being. The word radical comes from the Latin word “radix,” which means root. Addressing the root causes of issues that affect our wellness paves the way for us to both reclaim and sustain the best version of ourselves as we work towards making our goals and dreams a reality. Let’s explore three self-care practices that promote radical wellness.
Showing Up For Yourself
Showing up for yourself means loving and respecting yourself in your decisions and actions. It will be challenging to show up for others in a healthy way if you don’t prioritize consistently showing up for yourself. Showing up for yourself may mean saying “no” to people, places, and things that compromise your well-being. Take some time to evaluate and celebrate how you are showing up for yourself. You are worth it!
Overextending ourselves depletes our energy and capacity, leaving us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. As a child, I spent many days at my maternal grandmother’s home. We called her “Good Momma.” When she was feeling stressed or overwhelmed, she would often say, “Right now, I feel like a lost ball in high weeds.” I didn’t know exactly what she meant back then. But as an adult, I can totally relate! When we notice that we are constantly running on “empty,” it’s time to recommit to showing up for ourselves.
