Self-Care and Boundaries

July was international Self-Care month but every month can be dedicated to self‑care when you broaden the definition. It’s not just bubble baths and spa days—it’s how you sleep, eat, move, earn and tend to your emotions. Real self‑care means tuning inward and listening to that steady inner voice that urges you to rest more and scroll less.

Healthy boundaries are part of that practice. They’re like bumpers in a bowling lane: they keep you from veering off course. When we ignore our own limits—working late, doom‑scrolling at bedtime, over‑doing anything—we’re essentially telling ourselves that our needs don’t matter. Over time, that erodes the trust we have in ourselves. That relationship between our self and our soul - the external you and the internal you – must be in integrity.

Rebuild that trust with tiny promises you can keep. Take a 10‑minute walk after dinner, choose one scoop of ice cream instead of three, turn off your phone an hour earlier. Each small follow‑through strengthens the relationship between you and your higher self. It builds trust and cooperation.

Take a moment to examine your relationship with your higher self. Do a little inner dialogue. Do you keep your promises to yourself? Are you in alignment with your own well-being. If not, gently explore why not. There may be some old beliefs or negative self-talk that are weighing you down. You are worthy. Let go of what no longer serves you. You are new today—and you’re worth the care you give to everyone else.