Dr. Jessica Wu, ND

Scheduled me time. A time where I can sit down by myself and put away all of my distractions. I focus on what brings me peace and helps me to feel calm. Most of the time I’m praying and reflecting about things I’m grateful for and tasks I’m struggling with. Somehow, I come away feeling refreshed and I gain a fresh perspective on how to handle my challenges. These are a few of the many reasons why scheduled me-time is so important to me. Notice how I write “scheduled”; despite how helpful these moments are, I need to force myself to do it. If you’re a busy bee like me, it’s so easy to push your self-care further and further back on your to-do list. Recently I needed the reminder to start having consistent me-time again, and I wanted to encourage you to do the same. Or if you’re already doing this, keep it up, I’m so proud of you!