Restoring your Spirit: The importance of Self Care

In a world that praises productivity and constant connection, self-care often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list—right below “clean the junk drawer” and “sort through old emails.” But the truth is, self-care isn’t a luxury. It’s a foundational necessity for our mental, emotional, and physical health.

💡 Why Self-Care Matters (and What Science Says)

Our bodies are not designed to operate at full throttle without pause. Research shows that chronic stress increases the risk of heart disease, disrupts sleep, weakens immunity, and even changes the way our brain processes emotion.

When we neglect our own needs, we may experience burnout—a state of emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and decreased capacity to care for others. This is especially common among caregivers, healers, and people in service-based work.

Studies in neuroscience have found that even short periods of intentional self-care—whether through mindfulness, movement, or creative expression—can reduce cortisol levels, increase serotonin, and improve overall resilience. In other words: your body responds to your kindness.

🌿 3 Simple Ways to Add Self-Care to Your Life

1. Bookend Your Day with Stillness Just five minutes in the morning and evening to sit quietly, breathe deeply, or practice gentle stretching can reset your nervous system and improve sleep quality.

2. Move Like You Mean It Movement doesn’t have to mean the gym. A 10-minute walk in nature, dancing in your kitchen, or slow yoga can flood your body with endorphins and release stored tension.

3. Create Mini Rituals You Love Light a candle before you journal. Make herbal tea before bed. Keep your favorite essential oil at your desk. Small, repeated actions signal safety and grounding to your nervous system.

   
   

   ✨ Why We’re Creating Space for This Together

As a Registered Massage Therapist, Yoga Instructor, and Chartered Herbalist, I’ve seen the transformation that happens when people slow down enough to reconnect with themselves. My dear friend Susan Tutt, a Talented Writer, Copywriter, Editor, and Massage Practitioner, shares this same passion.

That’s why we are in the works of designing a gentle, two-day mini retreat that blends movement, meditation, creative expression, and reflective writing. It’s not just a weekend—it’s an invitation to restore your spirit and leave with tools you can use long after.

We’ll be exploring practices like Neurographics (a creative art process for self-discovery), mindful movement, journaling, and guided meditation to help you create your own personal self-care blueprint.

📅 When: Coming soon! Oct 2025 – stay tuned for details

🌸 Where: Nelson B.C.

💌 How to Join: Details coming soon!

Because self-care isn’t selfish—it’s how we refill our well, so we can keep giving without running dry.