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Self-care is such a buzzy term these days that it’s easy to overlook. In fact, it’s easy to overlook in general. We’re busy people! But the simple truth is that you are your number one whether you like it or not, and when you’re not taking concentrated timeout to honor yo’ self your lack of self-care will come back to bite you in the booty. Let’s not let it get it that point. Luckily, doing some pretty general chores can be a form of honorable self-care. Here’s why.
Your Brain is on Fire During Mundane Tasks
On fire in a good way. The way where neurons are connecting and firing in new ways. Quite simply, the way our brains function during those mundane tasks is really different than how they function the rest of the time. You’ve probably already noticed how you come up with good ideas in the shower. (Or in spin class.) That’s because those flow-type activities release dopamine in the brain, which allows our subconscious mind to take over and be creative.
Reorganize Your Space, Organize Your Life
I don’t want to be dramatic but how you do one thing is how you do everything. There is so much to be gained from getting stuff you no longer need, on both a physical and emotional level. They’re usually linked. Why do you think people feel inclined to chop off their hair after a breakup? Or why other people stop cleaning entirely when they’re going through a loss? Sometimes we create links between people and items, and sometimes our actions or lack thereof are a simple reflection of our state of mind.
Cleaning is Physically Healthy
So yeah we’ve got this super strong and obvious mind-body connection, but then we’ve also got the simple truth your physical health responds to your environment as well. Do you know how many people are allergic to dust or dust mites? Me neither, but I’ve been told that I am and I would suspect that some of you are too. Get that stuff out! It’s hard enough to remember to take long cleansing breaths without the muck of yucky dust clamoring around in your nasal passages. I know how good you know it feels when you put some clean sheets on the bed. That’s legit. It’s also good for skin health, you don’t want to keep transferring oil and junk back and forth between your pillow and your face.
Taking Responsibility Means that Things are Going to Change
I’m pretty sure that the number one reason why people choose to not take responsibility for themselves or their surroundings is that it requires change. If you start doing things right you’ll not only have to grow in that process, but you’ll feel even more responsibility to that commitment. Maybe once you start a good habit you’ll never stop, and whew forever is a long time.
I have a great personal example of what I’m talking about. My own blogs. I tend to hold concepts in my mind for a really long time and even own domains for years before getting to the build phase. Why? Because I know once I start I won’t be able to stop. Sometimes it takes time to become the person that’s capable of going out on that limb. It’s one thing to drop the ball on someone else’s project. I mean that also sucks, but you can come up with all kinds of reasons why it’s justified, or why someone else was really at fault. But my own blogs? That’s all me to carry.
Could I have pushed myself to do it earlier? Yeah. I’ve been writing essays, books, and magazines since I could hold a crayon. So yes. I could have started this all ten years before I did. I’ve learned that lesson many times. Learn it from me. The time is now! Things are going to change anyway, so you might as well at least attempt to steer that car.
I could list more examples of this all day, but you get the picture. Sometimes we just need a little kickstart, and Reiki can be awesome for that! Besides the fact that Reiki can bring some relaxation and flow state into your life, it can also help to process stuck emotions and other stuff that’s been held in the body. Clearing it out what’s no longer needed is the best way to invite in the new.
