One of my favorite things to do when walking around the city or riding the subway is to listen to podcasts. I have a few tried and true favorites, like Monocycle and the Tim Ferriss Show. However, I was recently introduced to The Simple Sophisticate podcast by Shannon Ables and I feel that it has already improved my life in subtle, small ways. One topic Shannon often discusses on her podcast is the idea of self care. How do we care for ourselves as a woman in the modern world? Most self care articles and opinions shared today focus on women who are moms- and for good reason. Everyone knows being a mom (and a dad!) is emotionally and physically taxing. Combine that with many who also have full-time careers, and it's easy to understand why mothers need to be reminded of the importance of caring for themselves first. But one topic that isn't often discussed is self care as a single woman. The Simple Sophisticate shares her opinion that being single can actually be quite luxurious, and I couldn't agree more. The past 2 years I have been single, and it's given me a lot of time and space to grow as a person. I've gotten to go to the beat of my own drum- move across the country, develop a routine that worked well for me, explore my newfound interests, and become incredibly resourceful on my own. In the end, I think these things will only allow me to be a better partner for someone down the line.
So how does self care look for me? Here are 5 things I've done to nurture my sense of well-being: