Nurturing Self and Family

Let's make a plan to nurture (to encourage someone to flourish or thrive) ourselves and our family members.  In order to do that, we must first have a plan of action.  Take time to choose activities that will allow you to feel nurtured.  Take time to meditate on those things that assist you in flourishing or growing as an adult and focus also on those things that help your child to flourish.  Examples for an adult might be:

• Time at the gym
• Quiet time/Reading
• A nature walk
• A day at the spa or a bubble bath

Examples for a child might be:

• Time at the playground
• Story time
• Sitting with mom or dad in a cuddly chair
• Exploring

Whatever you choose to do to nurture self and family members, make sure you schedule the time out to DO IT.  It's great to have all of the ideas of activities, but you must also make sure to set aside the time to put these activities into action.  If you don't find that you have time to do them due to household chores or other obligations, don't be afraid to ask others for help with those things.  Once you can set aside a few hours a week for yourself and for your family's nurturing time, you will not want to do without it.  Your family will thrive as a unit and individually.