Self Care

Self Care
by Marc

*As you read this piece, please listen to the late and great artist Mac Miller. He has a song named “Self Care,” just like the name of this piece. To me, his song and this piece could go hand-in-hand*

Self-care means a lot to me. It is how we, as humans, maintain a balance of mental health, spiritual health, and physical health. All are important and it can take a toll on you if they are not taken seriously. This week, in hopes of keeping my self-care in balance, I try my very best to keep a schedule. I try to keep it as normal as possible, as a college student needs to keep busy. I wake up, eat breakfast, shower, brush my teeth, and then get on my laptop. While on the laptop, I check all my emails and my credit score (Yes! People in their early twenties worry about their credit scores). I also make sure to check on friends, family, and my neighbors. Within my schedule, I leave time for me to relax on the Xbox. I listen to music, chat with my online friends, and of course, play video games. Lastly, but most importantly, I try not to pay too much attention to the news. With how things are moving around the world, it can be overwhelming at times. It drives me crazy how racism and hate towards people of color happens in the home of the free and land of the brave. The same people who are supposed to protect and serve are trained to kill first. It violates my self-care, and I try to avoid it as much as possible.