Taking care of You!

By Daryl Conner
August 5, 2016

May I ask you something?  You take care of pets all day, as well as perhaps a partner and/or children, or other household members.  who takes care of you?  commonly that task falls to us, too.  have you ever heard the expression, “If you want something done, ask a hectic person to do it?” Well, sometimes we hectic groomers don’t take time to take care of ourselves. Not taking care of ourselves can lead to a range of problems; shed out, depression, exhaustion, as well as even illness. What does taking care of yourself look like? Take a long time to believe about that. The response will be as unique as you are. complying with are some concepts to consider.

Wake up peacefully

Being ripped from the bliss of sleep by the jarring noise of an alarm starts the day with a shot of adrenaline. arrange to be awakened by soft music instead. Or, get an alarm clock that wakens you with an progressively bright light instead of sound.

Take a moment to awaken

Don’t leap directly into activity.  arrange your morning so you have 5-10 minutes to stretch, read, or meditate.  That small fraction of time can set the mood for your entire day.

Eat breakfast

Even if you are not a breakfast type of person, make sure you put something healthy in your body before you race out the door; a piece of fruit, a few handfuls of nuts, a low-sugar breakfast bar, perhaps?  Your body will work harder for you if you put some decent fuel into it before you fee off to work.

Hydrate

I don’t mean to be a buzz kill, however sucking down coffee all the time is going to leave you jittery. think about buying a nice insulated bottle. I put three ice cubes in mine as well as fill it up with water. It stays chilly all day, as well as the lid keeps floating dog hair out of it nicely.

Take a break

Figure out a method to routine breaks in your day. For some people, 5 minutes every hour to stretch, walk outside, grab a snack, or just sit down works well. For others, a 15 minute time-out every few hours does the trick. The important thing is to plan bit segments of your day to rest. I know, I know, I can almost hear you protesting. It’s summer, you’re busy, I get it.  however it’s okay to take some bit slivers of time to rest. You’ll be more productive if you do.

Plan meals ahead

One gift I provide to myself is to plan a huge crock pot meal weekly or two. I make sufficient to last for two nights as well as perhaps even a lunch or two. I try to make this on the day I figure will be my longest or most difficult. There is not much sweeter than remembering that dinner is all cooked at the end of a difficult day. just the simple odor of a pot of soup or a nice stew when I walk into the kitchen area at the end of the day feels like a gift.

Schedule a pamper session

Every when in a while, plan a see to have a facial, manicure, pedicure, or, much better yet, a massage.  If that is not in the budget, see if there is a institution near you. commonly you can get one of these medical spa treatments at a fraction of the expense from a student.

Feed your brain

Try listening to books on tape, Ted Talks, or fascinating Podcasts while you work. discovering new things as well as listening to inspiring stories can deliver you to a whole new location while you are brushing as well as scissoring.  Alternately, listen to music that uplifts or soothes you, depending upon what works finest for your mood.

Write a “Worry List”

If your brain is ricocheting around with all the things you requirement to concern about, compose a listing of them. then enable yourself to sit quietly for 5 minutes as well as go over your listing when in the morning as well as when in the evening. It may seem counterintuitive, however limiting the time you worry about things that concern you will reduce stress in your life.

Make down time a priority

That extremely full day planner of yours?  Take fee as well as carve a bit time out for yourself in there, then honor that time. It may be a full bonus day off in the middle of summer, or a wonderful bit hour to go hang out in your preferred book store, however make the time then take the time.

Cut down on multi-tasking

Maybe you can make toast for your young child while you clean your teeth, however that doesn’t mean you should.  Multi tasking can be exhausting. try doing some single tasking. focus on what you are doing, as well as then move on to the next thing.  This simple step can make you feel much more calm as well as centered.

Take note

If your brain is busy, busy, hectic planning all you requirement to do as well as take care of, compose it down. keep a notebook or a white board handy as well as when you think, “Oh, I requirement to keep in mind to order shampoo” add that to the list. “I have to phone call the vet about my dog’s annual appointment,” jot that down, too. Juggling a great deal of “to do’s” in your head can be tiring. understanding they are written lets you releasenull