10/10/2026
♦️World Mental Health Day 2026♦️
♦️❗️SELF-CARE ISN’T A LUXURY…IT’S A NECESSITY❗️♦️
🗣 I used to think ‘self-care’ was an optional, luxurious thing on the to-do list. I thought it involved fancy spa breaks, dinner at a lavish restaurant or a week spent basking in the sun…
🗣 And to a certain degree it does…
🗣But the ‘self-care’ I’m talking about isn’t necessarily the ‘luxurious’ type… it’s the ‘essential’ variety…
🗣 It’s the things we often forget and ‘neglect’ which are essential in keeping us well. In my own life, I often ‘forget’ about my own needs for the needs of others!
🗣 I think many of us do! That’s a sign that you care and have a good heart. But as the saying goes…
‘You can’t pour from an empty cup ☕️’
So……
🗣What is 1️⃣ thing you can do today which will help you to feel more wholesome, more refreshed & more able to cope and manage your OCD & anxiety?
Here’s a few ideas…
1️⃣Getting to bed half an hour earlier and read a chapter of that book 📕you’ve been longing to read.
2️⃣ Eat some proper food🍛🍲
Leave the microwave meal or the takeaway for one evening. Even if you can’t cook, what’s something nutritious and wholesome you can eat to nourish body and mind?
3️⃣ Get some fresh air 🌺 & get active🤽♂️
Even if it’s stepping into your garden for a few minutes & taking in your surroundings. It can help to break a cycle of rumination. If your able, your body & mind will thank you for some physical activity❗️
♦️So remember, self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential for optimal wellbeing♦️
😀 Have a great day 😀
♦️For professional support with this go to…
www.befreefromocd.com
