I hope that these five simple spiritual self-care habits will spark a desire in you to pay more attention to how you treat yourself. While physically pampering yourself is nice, everything we do flows from inside of us so it’s even more vital that we take care of our inner self. By connecting with God and the right people, while also disconnecting from the wrong people and certain platforms, we can ensure that we will always stay spiritually fit and mentally whole.
- CONNECT WITH GOD EVERY DAY
The number one way to care for yourself spiritually is to connect with the One who created that spirit. When we spend time with God, praying and studying His Word, we feed our spirits. Spending time with God strengthens our relationship with Him and helps us grow spiritually. - TAKE A BREAK FROM THE MEDIA
After connecting with God every day, this may just be the most important spiritual self-care habit to adopt. Consuming content on TV, the computer, or our phones is highly addictive because the information and entertainment never runs out. If we’re not careful, our mind and spirit can quickly become overwhelmed and overloaded by the sheer volume of content we’re consuming. Even worse, if we’re frequently consuming content that makes us angry/sad/fearful it takes an even bigger toll on us spiritually. - DISCONNECT FROM TOXIC PEOPLE
Sometimes the greatest enemy to your peace of mind and well-being is another person. If there’s someone in your life that is a never-ending supply of drama, toxicity, and confusion, don’t be afraid to cut them off and walk away. Protecting yourself from messy people is a huge act of self-love and spiritual self-care. - CONNECT WITH OTHER BELIEVERS
On the reverse side of getting away from the wrong people, getting around the right people is also a powerful way to nurture yourself spiritually. There’s nothing like being around Godly people who will speak life over you. Find other believers who will encourage you, motivate you, help hold you accountable, and celebrate you. These are the ones you should invest your time in. - SERVE INTENTIONALLY
Whatever skill God has given you, use it to serve those around you. Are you good with babies? Consider volunteering in the nursery in your church. If you’re naturally friendly, maybe being an usher or greeter at church is for you. And this doesn’t have to be limited to church. If you know of a new mom who has just had a baby, go over to her home and cook her a meal, or help her with laundry and other chores that she can’t get to currently. Whatever you decide to do, whenever you give selflessly of your time, talent, and resources you will weed out selfishness and ungratefulness, and if that isn’t spiritual self-care, I don’t know what is.
