Releasing tension through self care

I was out walking this morning and I realized that I'm finally starting to relax into this new way of being. As I reflect on the last several weeks, I can see how my typical response to uncertainty - being serious, striving for perfection, not wanting to disappoint or let others down - has permeated my being, my teaching, my life. As I write this I take a deep breath and release tension from my body. A tension I have been carrying likely since the beginning of the year. I exhale and let it go. 

One of my goals for this year was to engage in regular self care habits and I have utterly failed so far! I have been waking up in the mornings with my jaw clenched shut and the memories of weeeeird dreams. Not a good sign so last night I recommitted to my self care intention and began what I intend to be a new routine. I'm starting small with a two week timeframe and will re-evaluate at that time and share what I'm up to. We are almost half way through the year (can you believe it?!) so now is as good a time as any.