Self Care

Self-Care is the first step in Self-Love. Why is self-care important? One of the biggest reasons is to reduce burnout. This applies to all areas of life; home, work, interpersonal relationships, improving happiness and increasing energy levels. Here are some of the ways we recommend incorporating some TLC into your life: Personal self-care: Life gets overwhelming sometimes and it’s hard to tick off all the things on your to-do list! Here are some questions to ask when checking in with yourself:

• Are you taking time to reflect on your day? Journalling is a great way to get in touch with your thoughts and feelings and makes processing negative or stressful events much easier.


• Are you getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity in daily? This doesn’t always have to be rigorous exercise, a walk in your local neighourhood or green space is a great place to start!


• Are you incorporating healthy and nutritious foods or supplements into your diet? Getting a few fruits and vegetables into your day really makes a difference in fuelling energy levels and productivity.

Emotional self-care is the act of tending to your inner world and emotions. In this day and age, tending to our emotional wellbeing is more important than ever… and spoiler alert: it’s not all bubble baths and massages. Here are a few ways to take care of your emotional gardening:

1. Take a few minutes each morning or evening to write a stream of consciousness – it doesn’t have to make sense, just write out exactly what your are thinking as the thoughts arise. You’d be surprised how telling stream of consciousness writing can be when you read it back at a later date.


2. Take some time out in nature. Few things are better to clear your mind and fill your soul than some fresh air and the beautiful greenery Kenya has to offer.


3. Setting boundaries. This is a tough one. Boundaries are not dependant on how people react to you; they are rather how you react to those who don’t respect them. Think of yourself as an exclusive club, you get to upgrade, downgrade or cancel the memberships, accordingly, of the people who have access to you.

Social self-care: Humans are social creatures; we are not made to be isolated. As the world begins to recalibrate, make sure you’re taking time to connect with loved ones, friends and those around you. Is there something you’ve wanted to try or a hobby you’ve neglected? Take this as your sign to pick it back up! Physical self-care: If you’ve been looking for a sign to get your body moving, here it is! Did you know that by incorporating exercise into your daily routine, your quality of sleep, mood and memory will improve? Make sure to take care of your body; it’s the only place you have to live. Live life well. Spiritual self-care: A spiritual self-care practice is any ritual that connects you to your true self. There is an immense power in feeling spiritual alignment; when your soul is nurtured, you’ll know.

1. This doesn’t have to be a grand event, just taking some time in the morning or evening to sit in silence and take deep breaths, slowing down the world around you.


2. Clear your space. Have you ever been in a cluttered room and felt yourself get overwhelmed? Clearing your physical space helps in clearing mental clutter.


3. Unplug from technology. This one is difficult in the age of constant online communication. Take some time to put your devices on airplane mode or leave them in a separate room for designated periods of time throughout the day.

Our bodies and our minds are the only places we have to live. Make sure you are treating yours with love and care.