How can you care for others, if you don’t take care of yourself?

Now that autumn is well and truly upon us, and even thoughts of winter aren’t that far away, I think it’s the perfect time to take a breather and to spend a moment thinking about YOU.

How are you feeling these days? Stressed? Tired? Dealing with a health condition that’s starting to take its toll?

If the answer to any of the above is ‘yes’ then you really do need to something about it - before ‘it’ starts to really take over.

I’ve written before about self-care, because it’s more than important, it’s vital: how are you going to be able to care for others, if you don’t care for yourself first?

There are so many ways you can dedicate time towards your own self-care, but I honestly believe that Reiki is one of the best.

When your energy is running low, a Reiki top-up can help.

For anyone who doesn’t know, Reiki is a safe, natural, and simple healing technique, centred on relaxation and stress relief, which in turn helps to heal the body, mind and spirit. It’s based on the belief that an unseen life force energy flows through us all, affecting both our physical and emotional health. During Reiki sessions, practitioners like me use hands-on techniques to transfer energy to a client, promoting healing and balance.

Carving out just 45 minutes for a holistic Reiki session really can be transformative, providing you with a sacred space to focus solely on yourself. It also offers you an opportunity to disconnect from the external world and reconnect with your inner self, allowing for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

Of course, Reiki helps with all kinds of physical healing, but it’s also equally beneficial for dealing with stress-relief, emotional healing, boosting your energy levels, and improving your sleep.

It’s a form of self-love and nourishment for the soul.

As you settle into a Reiki session, you enter a realm of tranquillity and healing, where the energy flows freely, enveloping you in a blanket of serenity. You’re encouraged to let go of all worries and thoughts, allowing healing energy to work its magic.

It's a time to surrender and trust the process, knowing that you are in a safe and nurturing space.

These moments of self-care really are precious, and essential for maintaining balance and well-being in the midst of life's challenges. But you don’t have to take my word for it, come and try Reiki for yourself, and you’ll see what I mean.

Until next week.

Much love,

Denise.