​As a young boy growing up in the 1960’s I don’t recall the topic of self-care, particularly with respect to men, ever being openly discussed in the manner it is today. There is greater awareness within society today of the need for men to take care of their health. So much so that there are not only such things as health supplements and skin care products specifically designed to support the male body, also men are encouraged to reach out for help if they feel themselves struggling emotionally or mentally with the demands of daily life.

At the end of a busy day, have you ever experienced finding yourself unable to ‘switch off’ from the day and prepare your body for a truly restful sleep? 
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​This audio for sleep, published by yoga practitioner Vicky Geary, is specifically designed to support the body to ‘re-set’ and settle into a still, harmonious rhythm, so that we get maximum benefit from our sleep

When I was younger, I was very busy. Now in my 60’s, I would still say I’m busy. However, it is a different kind of busy. It’s a more leisurely sort of busy where I am only doing things that I want to do because I enjoy doing them – and I have no problem in changing my plans or cancelling, with notice, if my circumstances unexpectedly change. This outcome is due partly to learning to care for myself. ​

 Lemon Juice Softens Hands

 If your hands get rough and dry and no amount of hand cream seems to do the trick, try rubbing lemon juice into them – I find this works wonders. My grandmother used to keep half a lemon by the sink (after the juice had been squeezed out). 

We hear a lot about self-care these days, and think it has something to do with having a massage, or a glass of wine, or going on a holiday, or going without something, or having to add another list of things to do to our already too-long list.
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But what if self-care was as simple as nurturing and loving your body in every move you make?