So often when people get busy or stressed, the first thing they drop is self-care. This is a mistake.

When they do this, they are looking at the cost (time) rather than the benefits.

Self-care (exercise, prayer, meditation, personal growth time, relaxation, social connection, etc.) can produce stress relief, stronger immune systems, greater creativity, clarity, happiness, increased vitality, peace, better health, feelings of well-being, more resiliency, optimism, greater capacity before we are over threshold, increased productivity, better perspectives, increased effectiveness, and . . . This is a pretty fantastic payoff for spending a little time on self-care.

Self-care is not a luxury. It is a necessity if you want to live an amazing life.

Much Love,

Jonathan