By 
Balanced ME™ with Ayo Lawrence
I was at an event a while ago, and based on the conversations we had, I was christened “The Minister of Enjoyment”.
At this, I laughed so hard because it was apt.
Life is meant to be lived FULL & FREE And Self-care is one of those gifts a human being can give to himself or herself.
I have here a few definitions of Self-care
Self-care is a process of taking care of yourself with behaviours that promote health and active management of illness when it occurs.
Self-care refers to anything you do to improve your well-being and happiness.
Self-care is any task that helps you to take care of yourself. It can relate to emotional well-being, relationships, physical health, or mental health.
Self-care is simply treating yourself well and giving the body what it NEEDS.
Self- care is the FUTURE
WHY SELF- CARE?
● It shows you LOVE YOU
● It helps you perform at your best so you can serve from your overflow
● It helps maintain self-confidence and self-esteem – it boosts inner strength
● It makes you more aware of your personal needs - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
● It allows you to be resilient
● It helps you feel well-rested and energized
WAYS OF ENGAGING IN SELF CARE
To ensure your self-care routine is effective, it’s a good idea to follow a basic checklist. Think about:
1. What you want to improve?
2. Why you want to improve it?
3. The type of self-care you need most
4. Creating a NO list
5. Start gradually
Your ROUTINE/ ACTIVITY/ PLAN should be based on your NEED per time, just ensure it is ENJOYABLE, RELAXING, or STIMULATING and this leads to BALANCE AND MENTAL WELL BEING
SELF –CARE ROUTINES/ ACTIVITIES/ PLANS
1. FORGIVE Yourself and others quickly
2. Practice gratitude always - feel gratitude
3. Journal
4. Practice affirmation/ incantation
5. Engage in meditation - I use the Calm App
6. Relax and just be with yourself
7. Sit out in the evening and watch the sun set or at night to relish the stars and the moon
8. Exercise at home -:Walk At Home by Leslie Sansone on YouTube is my all time favourite or at the gym
9. Take a soothing bath/ shower. Let the water run down your head
10. Try something new – painting, cook a new recipe, sew, etc.
11. Go on a walk in the neighbourhood
12. Hike to connect with nature
13. Read a book in a quiet place
14. Listen to great music
15. Watch a movie
16. Go on a spa date
17. Visit the beach
18. Dance and move your body
19. Go on a breakfast/ lunch/ dinner date all by yourself
The list goes on and on.
So this week and ongoing, which Selfcare routine are you committing yourself to?
In all, always remember to be gentle with yourself – you are doing the best you can.
Balanced ME™ with Ayo Lawrence is about LOVE, LIFE, and EVERYTHING in between.
Keep LIVING, LOVING, LAUGHING, and THRIVING.
Ayo Lawrence is a beacon of empowerment and a seasoned practitioner in the realm of people and systems organization, known for her adept problem-solving abilities that pave the way for personal and organizational contentment. Aptly titled the “Queen of Premium Family Life Practice” and hailed as the Transformational Coach, Ayo has carved a distinct niche for herself.
She graduated from the University of Ilorin with a BSC in Mathematics, thereafter went on to establish herself professionally as a Counsellor, Coach, and Therapist seamlessly blending her roles as a healing facilitator and educator.
Ayo is a Master Practitioner of Family Systems Engineering from the Institute of Family Engineering and Development, a Canada-trained Addictions and Mental Health Practitioner, a Certified Life Coach, NLP Practitioner and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist from The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology in Scotland, UK, and a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner from The Priority Academy. Her expertise extends to mediating conflicts as a Certified Mediator with specialization in Family Mediation from the International Mediation Campus in Germany.
She harnesses all her tools to guide her clients on a journey towards clarity, healing, wholeness, harmonious, and balanced living. Ayo collaboratively orchestrates and spearheads a multitude of professional counseling and intervention programs alongside her dedicated team. She believes in nurturing the upcoming generation for life and leadership and her personal philosophy embodies the pursuit of a life filled with multifaceted impact, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of time with God in the centre of it.
Ayo’s impactful reach extends to the digital realm as well, with her creation of the Balanced ME™ Toolbox and Balanced ME™ Flash cards . She has also chronicled her life's journey from her BIRTH to her BECOMING in her book her memoir titled LIVING-LOVING-LAUGHING, The Balanced ME™ available on Amazon.
