According to Oprah, This is the Most Important Thing You Can Do for Yourself
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Every Sunday, Oprah is setting an intention for the upcoming week—exclusively for Oprah Insiders. Join us for reflections on themes like resilience, integrity, renewal, and more. This week, Oprah shares a message about the importance of self-care.
Happy Sunday, Oprah Insiders!
Well, after a year like nobody has ever experienced, I believe that the best thing we can collectively do is to take care of our individual selves. Now, I know that might sound oversimplified and even selfish to some people, but this is what I know for sure: that you have to feed yourself with love and loving thoughts in order to show up more fortified and complete, to give other people your love.
We hear about self-care so much these days, but what does it really mean? Well, for me, it’s about engaging in practices that fill you up in every way. That means eating foods that are both enjoyable and nourishing, giving your body the gift of some form of movement every day, and surrounding yourself with people whose energy uplifts you—this is so important.
Also, creating space in your day for at least…just give yourself at least a minimum of five minutes of stillness. That alone time is so crucial—when you can distance yourself from the voices of the world, so you can hear your own voice loud and clear. That’s why I have dedicated Sundays as my time for recalibration and renewal. So, sometimes it’s just a simple walk in nature or just sitting out in the backyard—all of it. That alone time helps me recenter, refuel me for whatever the coming week is. And however that shows up for you, that’s what you need to do for you.
I love how Glennon Doyle put it in her book Love Warrior. She said: “I have met myself, and I am going to care for her fiercely.” So, I know we have to be reminded as women people to continuously make ourselves a priority, because when you truly value yourself, the world reflects that worth back to you.
Nobody needs to be reminded of the importance of self-care though more than mothers. We all know that back in normal times before there was a pandemic, moms had so much on their plates, managing the needs of children and spouses and households and in-laws—that’s why I have so much respect for people who do it well. And now, the pandemic has taken its toll, from juggling increased childcare demands, to mental health ramifications, to economic strain. More than 5 million jobs of women were lost since February of 2020. So we know mothers are carrying a heavy load on their shoulders and that’s just another indication that self-focus on yourself is so important.
I’m sure you all know Mother’s Day is coming up next weekend. And so, for all the moms out there, or anybody who’s looking for a little inspiration to prioritize themselves, you don’t have to wait to show yourself some love. Join me on May 8th for a special live virtual event: WW Presents Your Life in Focus: Spring Forward Stronger. You’re going to hear from experts and guests like Drew Barrymore to inspire you to reset and honor yourself in the brighter days that are surely ahead for all of us.
So sign up on ww.com/oprah. And I hope to see you there. Have a great week everybody!
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