Sometimes, when we are very sick, fatigued, or grieving, it can be easy to forget about the many self-care tools we have on hand. That's because a stressed mind is more prone to forgetfulness as well as reduced critical thinking and problem solving. To help you remember your self-care tools in the midst of upset, worry, and despair, take inventory of your self-care toolkit.

​Take a look at the types of self-care you can do on a regular basis and those you can quickly reach for at a moment's notice. If there's a self-care method that requires supplies (teas, essential oils, medication, batteries, etc.), double check that you have enough so that you are prepared for unforeseen stressors.

To help you take stock of your self-care tools, check out my Self-Care Toolkit Inventory chart provided here:

There may be parts of your authentic self that are yet to be discovered. That is because you have not had the experiences that will reveal those parts to you. Repeating the same life day-in-day-out robs you of the chance to have those experiences. So, don't wait on them to come to you. You can go to them.