How can you use your own experiences with self-care to inspire others?

Weathering toxic working environment while trying to be successful can be highly challenging & draining. Your best way to navigate such situations is to recognize the distractions (gossips/slanders) and have a sharp focus on your objectives. Your mental health is important and you will need to tune out the distractions so that it doesn't impact you. Keep your mind occupied with lots of self improvement activities, short term gratification & achievements while working on your long term goals. Identify what triggers you and master how to manage those trigger points. I find having a good control over my trigger points and mental health helps me to overcome a number of obstacles in my working life.

We all face challenges in this life. It’s part and parcel of the human condition and the human experience. So the second you start experiencing setbacks, remember that you are certainly not alone. Understand that these challenges are there to show you something. That they are teachers in disguise; there to elevate you to the next level. Ask yourself empowering questions as this happens? “What is this trying to teach me?” “Why am I going through this?” “How would my future self handle this situation?” Be silent. Go within. And the answers will start pouring in.

I always write about my challenges in life. When I went through the devastating hurricane last year, I wrote a series about caring for oneself post trauma. I am currently going through the aftermath of a bad fall on a uneven sidewalk. I’m documenting my healing and sharing with followers to show them you can recover and develop resilience through these seemingly random traumatic experiences.

I agree! One of the practices that I have done for years is exercising regularly. Even taking the stairs helps. Every little bit of physical activity is useful. And it’s never uncommon for me to break out in dancing exercises. It’s said that dancing jumpstarts one’s brain and body by having one engage with following a rhythm, or when partner dancing, using your limbic system. So why not give it a try and turn up the beats and get grooving! 💃🏻🕺🏽💃🏻🕺🏽

I am a firm believer that we all engage in coping mechanisms that are unique to us. And we tend to do that instinctively. What has been immensely powerful for me is practicing self-care when it comes to my physicality. Eating healthy and working out have been absolute game changers for me. The physical transformation that I’m experiencing is being directly reflected psychologically and I’m relishing every second of it. The mind-body connection is real. Secondly, I go within every morning when I first wake up and access my “soul download.” I sit, or lay down comfortably, in a quiet place where I know I won’t be interrupted and place my hand on my heart; home to the heart chakra and close my eyes. What happens next will blow your mind.

My self-care routine has been a direct reflection of my evolution as an individual and professional. We tend to think that self-care is a luxury; something I’ll get to when “I have the time.” We need to make the time even if it means working hard to carve it out of our busy schedules. Your self-care routine will not only transform your body, mind, and soul, it will change the very relationship you have with yourself. A change that will cascade into every other area of your life. As an entrepreneur, I am well aware of the fact that my business acumen, and success, is directly proportional to my self-development. As I release blocks, resistance, and old tales that no longer serve me, so will my business.

Here’s what I’ve learned about self-care and this has been a complete eye-opener for me. When I first embarked on my self-development journey, I would put immense pressure on myself to get all my self-development “tasks” done. Whether it was working out, meditating, or journaling. I soon realized that this is an ineffective approach because it was forced. The more powerful strategy is to engage in these strategies when you feel called to. This will 10x your results and ensure that they stem from the heart. Moreover, as you start seeing results manifest in your life, you’ll realize how truly powerful these processes are and elect to take part in them on a regular basis.

Gratitude is pure magic in motion. My first Talk was on gratitude and I still use it as a rudder to guide my life’s major decisions. Having a grateful heart transforms you into a magnet for miracles. It changes the very way you view the world and opens up doorways where there were roadblocks. By appreciating the little, as well as the major, things in your life, you impact your well-being in palpable ways. Try engaging in the now-famous positive psychology intervention known as the “Three Good Things.” Think of three things that you’re grateful for that day right when you’re about to fall asleep. This primes your brain to be on the lookout for these beautiful moments and allows you to see more glimmers throughout the day.

If you didn't have a family who ate balanced meals and exercised daily you specially need to know about self care. First step is everything moderate is good. Second step is to know the consequences of actions. Third step is knowing the difference between food and nutrition.