take care of myself: physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually

My skin has felt very itchy these last few weeks, I wasn’t very happy being in it. There is a need to detox, clarify, focus. Dreams have lost their lustre, thoughts are jumbled and I am in a hurry getting nowhere fast.
Making a conscious effort to live now, in this moment, within the broad expanse of reality. This reality.

Spiritually i have grown alot over the last year.

Last year i was completly faithless.

Depressed

Crying myself out everyday

I am starting to trust that things happen for a reason. Ive seen this alot over the last few months. seen the actual reasons. why i am glad for something bad happening becuase i have gained alot of good things from it.

I am slowly trusting that in whatever happens it happends for a reason. even if you dont see why straight away, even if you dont see why a few years on, even if you never see why. It did happen for a reason.

This little mantra thing has really helped me thourgh some dark times.

And slowly instead of just saying it.

I am starting to believe it.

Ive been trying to do little things to improve my physical health.

drinking more water
taking more exercise
cutting down on junk food

This is the easiest way to take care of myself and really the only one i have any idea how to do.

My mind has been cluttered. So, today I started walking again. 30 minutes this morning. Tomorrow, 35 minutes. Plan: get up to 1 hour daily.

I drank 8 oz of water as soon as I got up. I also drank 8 oz before bed.

I am taking care of myself physically by drinking more water.

A very good book on this goal’s life impact is “The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal” by Jim Loehr
http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/243174

The authors show different real life people to illustrate and a method including a free online test to see how you are doing current. The test was surprisingly accurate.
http://lge.perfprog.com/

Its two days before Christmas,and I am winning the battle against spending. Its not much of a choice really – between the gloomy economic climate and limited income, lots of gifts and merriment is just not feasible.
Everyone I know is out shopping, and I know that one or two gifts are being bought for me. But how can I reciprocate if its going to result in my being in debt and despair next month? I think I will make everyone little vouchers they can ‘cash in’ later, that don’t require tons of money.
Like a home pedicure or a movie night at home. If its not appreciated, then tough. I will not spend what I dont have and then cry in the new year when I’m shackled to bills.

I’ve been putting aside small time slots to do the little things that make me feel good about myself and add joy to my day. I know the big goals matter, but sometimes it becomes such a drag,and I start becoming fatigued and resentful. The more I take a few (not too many) breaks to stretch,unwind,laugh,love myself,share and pray make such a big difference.

and progress is needed in all areas.