When you're cranky and cry easily, when you are so tired that your eyes burn from keeping them open, when you need hugs and someone to pat the top of your head and whisper "Shh ... there, there .... " and there's no one around, what do you reach for??
We all have some sort of comfort foods that bring immediate relief. foods that we reach for. For me, about once a year I just *have* to have those little pink and white animal cookies! And sometimes it's a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup! When I was a kid, it was Campbell's bean with bacon soup and a grilled cheese sandwich!
But there are other things we also can do that gives us some comfort, like a favorite pair of flannel jammies. There's nothing better than crawling into them after a long hard day!! Or slipping into a warm bubble bath. It's just a matter of finding what works for you, and then doing it ---- without feeling any guilt about what we're doing for ourselves!
We all need time away from family pressures, work pressures, money pressures. Putting yourself on the top of your to-do list without feeling guilty about it reminds you that your mental and physical health are your top priority. Finding what works for you to relieve the pressure even if it's only for a few minutes, is important. If you're feeling empty or pressured, it's hard to take care of others.
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