What is Holistic Self-Care (And Why You Need it)

Just a smiling girl with her cup of Third Eye Tea

We’re at the point of social critique where we roll our eyes at the topic of self care. In our cynicism’s defense, self care has been relentlessly sold to us. Yeah, that’s it, that’s the end of the sentence. Sold to us.

Self care - something that is so personal and sacred - has been commodified into bite-sized, face mask and treat yo’ self pieces.

Don’t get me wrong. Face masks and treating yourself is totally part of it. The perfect smelling candle or that soothing cup of tea is part of it for us.

Self care IS bath bombs and spa days. It IS pedicures and Prosecco. But self care is also stark naked honesty. Hard decisions and grappling with tough shit. It’s silence. It’s pouring into yourself. It’s setting boundaries for others but most importantly for yourself. And usually, it comes after a long period of not doing those things. So it’s the essence of forgiveness. It’s acceptance, relief. It’s holistic.

Holistic Self-Care describes a set of routines, practices, and rituals that aid in healing and loving oneself.”

But how do you get started? How do you start your self-care journey when perhaps you’ve been in a place of darkness and under caring for yourself. Hell - how do you know that you’re ready to start?

I’m glad you asked. When I’m not tea making or facilitating guided meditation, I talk about all things holistic self care. I hope the video below helps you connect with the first steps of your holistic self-care journey.