As a mother in today’s world, I find myself constantly tending to the needs of others. I unconsciously tell myself that I am superwoman. But as I read through some of the blogs regarding mental wellness and health, I start to realize that self-care is equally important as caring for others. I can’t be a productive caregiver if I don’t take care for myself.

Just the other day I received a text message from my doctor’s office reminding me that I need to schedule my annual checkup, yet I still haven’t gotten around to it. However, I have taken both of my children to their scheduled appointments. I also take natural supplements for my blood pressure, but haven’t actually checked my bp in a couple of weeks (we have the hand held machines at home). Not to mention the fact that I continue to push back my exercise days, because I am either too tired or too busy.

This cycle has to stop. There are far too many people dying, not just from senseless violence, but of health problems that can be prevented or at least tended do. Self-care is a must happen today – not tomorrow!