Extreme Self Care

EXTREME is not a term usually connected to self-care. Self-care usually portrays a picture of gentleness, kindness, loving self or being nurturing. People don't consider it necessary to take extreme action when it comes to self-care. Why?

First the word extreme is often only associated with dangerous sports or foolish actions when in reality it relates to any area where you try something new or push your personal limits to experience the fullness of life.

Second, most of us don't know what self-care is really like or we may feel we will begin practising self-care when we have enough material security that allows us time to be so indulgent. You put your needs second for many years and then if and when the time comes you may not know how to do it because you haven't developed the habit of self-care.

In reality practising extreme self-care actually produces more time, space and money in our lives. When we truly care for our own needs first, we build a reserve of energy and resources that enables us to sustain extreme self-care in our own life with enough left over to care for others.

I challenge you to choose one thing this week that demonstrates extreme self-care in your life. (Have a massage, read a book, get a house cleaner, do your favourite whimsical thing, have a check up at the dentist, stretch, say no). Notice the happiness, energy and well being you create by practicing extreme self-care.

Lisa Branigan specialises in coaching women who are stressed, tired and overwhelmed with their busy lives. Lisa is the author of "Life Solutions" a free monthly e-zine providing tips, advice and information on self-care and wellbeing.

For further information: Phone: +61 89757 3750 or 0439 828 594 Website: http://www.quantumcoaching.com.au Email: lisa@quantumcoaching.com.au

---

Such Love Transforms

Everything was arranged: once the funeral was over, all were... Read More

The Minds Fancy Dress Party -Or- A Brainstorming Session

In Berlin a restaurant opens for anorexics and in Buffalo... Read More

Anam Chara - Wishing Versus Wanting

There is an old saying, which warns, "be careful for... Read More

Future Prediction

Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 13,... Read More

3 Big Fat Lies that Deserve to Die

Big Fat Lie 1: Your personality is formed and unchangeable... Read More

Change Begins With Choice

Any day we wish we can discipline ourselves to change... Read More

Planning for the Unexpected

Unfortunately, most people fail to plan until it is too... Read More

Persistency - Element In Reality

One of the keys to being successful in anything you... Read More

Fickle Fates

Direct Answers - Column for the week of April 19,... Read More

How to Pray on Water! Announcing Life-Changing Bible Code - Discover Amazing Water Scriptures!

Water is the source of life, yet so few of... Read More

How Would YOU React To Tragedy Like This?

The true story I'm about to share will have a... Read More

Jerrys Yo-Yo

The blaring sound leapt under Jerry's skin and strangled him... Read More

5 Tips To Add More Spice To Your Life

1. Once a week, visit somewhere you've never been before.... Read More

Whats Simple?

If you walk up to a stranger in the grocery... Read More

Best Friends

Do you ever need to have your batteries "re-charged", or... Read More

How to Put the Sizzle Back in Your Relationship with These Seven Goal Setting Tools

Goal Setting and Relationships?That is not as weird as it... Read More

What If?

What If? What if I can't? What If I... Read More

Are You Afraid of Change?

Change, no matter how you cut it, can certainly be... Read More

Long Odds

Direct Answers - Column for the week of March 31,... Read More

You Can Quickly And Easily Solve Your Problems

Today I just wanted to write you a quick note... Read More

A New Strategy

Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 3,... Read More

The Cracked Pot

Letters on Life#3Some experiences you never forget. In some of... Read More

The Amazing Power of the Human Will

The human will is the most incredible thing. I believe... Read More

Fail Your Way To The Top

Have you had a challenging day or week? Feel a... Read More

7 Strategies to Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks

You Can Overcome panic attacks and anxiety! That is great... Read More

Confidence Building Steps That Work Like Crazy!

Self-confidence is your assessment of your own self-worth. It plays... Read More

The Dot

We have all grown up in an age where exploration... Read More

Caste Out

Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 29,... Read More

The Best Policy

Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 28,... Read More

Synchronicity

Synchronicity: the coincidence of events that seem related but are... Read More

Maternal Instincts

Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 14,... Read More

Energy Work Basics Part 4: Imagine!

Einstein said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge".Did you know... Read More

Game-Set-Match

Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 21,... Read More