Serenity ; Self Care

Today, I popped into Wilkinsons and bought a couple of candles for my room. Seen as the summer was officially over, and autumn had finally settled in, I figured lighting candles would be a good way to christen the new season, slow things down and reflect. 

There's been a lot going through my head these days. School, friends, family- the usual thing that can make you both sad and happy. I've realised that I've been more sad than happy, and that was because I was stuck. Stuck in a cycle or routine. 

wake up, school, home, eat, work, sleep. 

And it repeats itself over, and over again. 

With me,it's kind of a 50/50 thing because, on one side, I neglect myself, to focused on everything else. I stop taking care of myself - almost like being self-destructive. And on the other side, I felt like a narcissist because I was so worried about myself instead of being aware of other things going on around me. Not the bet way to go about life to be honest. 

One thing I hate, is having an epiphany of something that is pretty obvious, but I try to just think of them as reminders. 

Sometimes, it's okay to be 'selfish' and think about yourself. Yes, you have to look around you and realise that everyone goes through problems, and that your problems might be considerably small to someone else's, but that doesn't mean that suddenly your problems aren't there. Have that time, where you just sit down and think about all the good things that has and/or will happen, and just focus on that. Be at peace with yourself. I always believe that a mind at peace deals with issues much quicker and effectively than a mind at war. 

Give yourself a bit of credit, 

be kind or patient or gentle, 

slow down, adjust to you surroundings and accept.

whatever it is that you want to do, just make sure you take care of yourself. 

You are just as important as anyone is this world. 

“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” – Mandy Hale