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Defining Self-Care For Yourself

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Finding the value of its importance and implementing it into your routine

An at home hair mask for self-care including a Young Living Lavender Essential Oil
My Attempt At Self-Care

Alright so let's start off with some definitions of what exactly "Self-care" is:


Merriam-Webster Dictionary:

Definition of self-care

: care for oneself



Now, what do the streets define as self-care...


Urban Dictionary:

Definition of Self-care


: Self-care is an umbrella term that Twitter/Tumblr SJWs use to excuse their poor financial decisions. Why spend money on things like rent/bills when you can buy coloring books from Whole Foods?


Ex. I’m six months behind on rent, my phone got shut off and my cars getting repo’d. I’m going to a $400 spa though because self care.



Alright, well I'd say those are both pretty accurate and slightly the same but different forms of self-care. I'd just suggest if you can't pay your bills definitely don't chose the expensive forms of self-care just yet. But I know there are plenty of financially savvy and creative ways to indulge in self-care. For example during the early stages of COVID quarantine last year I was looking for all sorts of at-home spa treatments so I could relax during very stressful uncertain times. As you can see in my above photo I attempted to make my own hair mask!


Here is the super basic recipe:


- Lavender - Young Living Essential Oils (Find out about some of the best oils to get here)

- Virgin Coconut Oil - Shea Moisture (Check out all the benefits of Coconut Oil)

- Honey - Ambrosia Honey Co. - ( Honey and all its glory)


Use ingredients by handcraft and eye ballin' based on your own hair lengths and types. I used this hair mask to hydrate my very dry and damaged hair.


This is just one of my personal examples of self-care but there are various ways to perform or partake in self-care ways.



Fast forward to last week and the form of self-care I partook in was going to the gym early and then being done but still up early enough to watch the sunrise on the beach. While I was there watching the beautiful colors rise from the ocean herself I enjoyed the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore. I also practice a few positive affirmations such as the following:


Sara's January Positive Affirmations:


"I am open to all the universe has to offer me"

"I am love"

"I am happiness"

"I am successful"


I then followed with giving my gratitude and continuing to share this beautiful moment with myself in nature.


My point and realization being is that whatever form of self-care it might be make sure to make time for YOU.


Positive Vibes,

Sara Maya




Please check out my podcast episode on self-care here and follow me on Instagram @Misssaramaya :)


New Week's blog post and the episode will be on Relationships/Friendships.














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