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What does self care mean to you? It is different for everyone. It’s what you do to look after yourself knowing what works for you or trying something to see if it enhances your physical, mental, emotional or wellbeing.

It may be something you do by yourself or with a friend or family member but you do it for yourself, not for someone else.

Meditation may be one in your toolkit. I like doing it on my own but also in groups, sometimes led by someone, just focusing on breath or incorporating yoga and movement.

Yoga is another great way to feel more relaxed or to re-energise. You can easily do it at home by yourself or with your dog but it’s also great fun to do it in a group with others.

Whatever you choose, it’s like that sporting adage, ‘just do it’. Because there’s literally nothing more important than you looking out for you. Especially mamas and other carers who often prioritise others’ needs ahead of ours. You‘ve got to put your oxygen mask on first. You’ve got to fill your cup because you can’t pour from an empty cup. Here’s another from Katie Reed: ‘Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.’