Reflection On Self Care Activities

When I thought about some self-care practices to include into my life during the semester relaxation was the top priority. I tend to not take time out of my day to relax, I am constantly on the go never taking the time to just relax myself; this in turn affects me and my overall wellbeing. Engaging in relaxing self-care activities is a struggle for me due to the fact that I am constantly busy with stuff for school or I’m at work; and personal issues have always been an excuse that leads me to either put off doing these activities. I had felt some pains in my body, but often make an excuse about why I cannot take time to myself to just unwind and feel at ease. I decided to use the day off from class to do two self-care activities that would

30th, 2018 I decided to go to Massage envy in Warrington Pa and get a massage that will help me to relax and feel a little less stressed. I choose this activity because know that there are many benefits to massage therapy, not only does it help release stress and some pains that may be felt in the body; it also makes the person feel good. There were some events leading up to my appointment. I woke up that morning and made myself a nice breakfast, I then went on to cleaning my room so that I can have a nice clean space to come back home to after my massage appointment. I went to the massage place at 1pm and got my massage; during my massage, I noticed that my body felt more relaxed. According to Turkeltaub et al (2014), “15-minute seated massage administered to nurses in the workplace reported significantly reduced pain and muscular tension” (pg. 796). I notice that the tension in the upper neck was starting to feel better. I also noticed that my mind at the moment became clear, as if everything out that room did not matter. My mind felt so much at ease. I was at peace for the brief 30 minutes of my massage and my spirit felt free. My spirit became restful and I felt a sense of overwhelming happiness and stress-free