While on a 2 week break from school I am getting out every day. I have gone on drives listening to podcasts. Today I am sitting by the river downtown listening to this one! Also walking, saying Hi to people, brought my lunch of apples and grapes. I spent the majority of my life caring for my mom trying to work, single mom, church duties until my mom passed away last year. By then I was running on empty completely my mind, body , soul and spirit collapsed. I am learning now at 52 how to take care of me.
A toxic work environment last year ended up with me having chest pain, 2 abnormal cardiac stress tests, having a heart catherization procedure. *But God* it ended up being a false positive and everything was alright 🙌🏾. All of that was due to stress and anxiety. Thank God for blessing me to be alright. I am going to focus on God and do what i can to better my mental and physical health.
Reading a book, coffee & journing. In nice weather sitting on the deck for hours. My happy place is the beach, early morning breeze and watching and listening to the waves.
This is everything Chrystal! And by the way, my goal is to become a part of the sister circle!❤ Love how in alignment this video was for me. This weekend self care looked like getting my hair braided (can you say freedom?!) Putting sticker gel nails on my nails and toes from Marahall’s total $4.99. Made peppermint hot chocolate and put it in my favorite mug with giant marshmallows. Bought a king silk bonnet for less than $10 to sleep in - feels so good. Went walking in the 69 degree weather & light rain today with my daughter and let her splash in puddles bc mommy needed a walk. Did a stretching for beginners video on TH-cam to get the kinks out of my neck shoulders and back. And I journaled!! Definitely ending my day with going to the Bible app to start your Bible plan Chrystal. Thank you so much!
This weekend for self-care, I packaged clothes and things and taken them to Goodwill 😂. What a job it felt to let go of somethings that I haven't used or woren for 10 yet😂.I feel wonderful now ❤
Thank you so much for this reminder! We need self care to be able to care for others. My comfort and relaxation mode is sewing or crocheting or some sort of hand work. Isn't it funny that kids will find you in the bathroom and not bother their father 😊
My girlfriend & I was talking about SELF CARE on 12.30.24. We have busy lives, but we find time to check in on one another. 1st, the free therapy sessions as we catch up. 2nd, we share our ideas. We referred books to one another that we'll start soon and interesting podcast for our growth (like this one). My circle is small and my word going into 2025 is, "to keep my PEACE."
As an educator on 2-3 week breaks I find baths soaks , soft jazz music sometimes a dress relief candle burning and healthy snacks mainly fruits holds me. Daily walks moments in silence after praying to start my day guides me into my instruction
Thank you so much for this. My cousin shared this with me. I really appreciate this. My blood pressure has been up the last 7 days. Even though I have hypertension but it is always in normal range. I know I have to prioritize my life and do better. I have got to get more rest. Thank you so much for this. Many blessings to you this year in 2025.
I don’t know what it looks like yet, but I subscribed to this channel, and I think this will be a beginning place for me. Knowledge is power, self care is powerful, so the two should work well together. I’ll be looking and listening….thanks Sis.
thank you Crystal and God Bless! This podcast has made me realize that I know when I am wore out/stressed and I know enough to back off until my heart body and soul have caught up but it is so reassuring when I realize we are all in this together.
This is so timely ! I use to treat myself to a 1 hr massage twice a month But when “ life” became hectic I lost the connection of self-care. Well today I decided to go for a massage and as I was lying on that table taking in all of the “ Yumminess” …. and yes I said yumminess!!! I told myself without feeling guilty ….. This is going back on my calendar starting today !!!! I had forgotten that feeling and it sure feels good to be back !!!!!!
I’m so happy I watched to the very end! I needed some help not feeling guilty for what I’m doing at this very moment. It's 12:45pm and I'm still in my pjs and in my bed. I just need a day!🙌🏾
This is month 6 of my “health sabbatical”. I had to leave the workforce after coughing to the point I couldn’t talk and then to choking. Took the cough syrup, antibiotics, even on a nebulizer…I did “all of the things”…I became too sick to do my job. It’s been a great time of rest, healing, building my immune system. Looking forward to an awesome 2025 😎🥳🙏🏽🙌🏽
Love your content! Blessed by your spirit and how God flows through you❤ I definitely needed a reminder of simple everyday self care outside of massages and spas. It invites creativity and contentment for sure. Thank you!
Today my self-care and I guess every day when I go into the bathroom, I put on either your podcast or I listen to your sister or I listen to some kind of spiritual something as I’m getting myself ready for work putting on make up washing whatever today I was listening to your podcast and I’m staying in my pajamas all day and I’m going to enjoy it. Thank you for this..
Sometimes after work, if I don’t need to run errands, I’ll stop at Barnes and Noble for 30-40 minutes. Peruse the shelves for a bit and then break out my Kobo to sneak a chapter or two in of my current book! ❤😊 Then head home to be Wife and Mommy!
I'm loving this genuine well rounded walking in the TRUTH and functioning in the wisdom & wholeness that the LORD has available for us to sincerely embrace. Happy Hallelujah New Year!!! 🎉🎊 🙌 😄🤔😌🚿⚖
Sitting in the sun (sunrises and sunsets) hit all 3, physically feeling the warmth & knowing I am getting my Vitamin D, my soul feels held as I soak it all in, the beauty, the feels, and my spirit is moved to worship my Creator
Thank you Chrystal , for the encouragement and the faith base self-care. I’m encourage that it’s not too late in my life to have my cup overflowing not just for me (in a selfish way) but to have a better stewardship.
This is excellent! I look forward to reading and being more intentional in planning. I'm tired of experiencing whatever. I need to get back to being intentional... It blesses me. I'm sure it will bless others as well. Lord, cause my cup to run over... This is good!
A way that I will incorporate self care this season is journaling and taking a step back and breathing. Thank you for all you do on this platform love listening to you 🙏🏻💕🤗
I needed this, I have that oldest daughter syndrome where I feel I have to be responsible for everything. I'm recuperating from surgery I need to just rest and relax
Hello! Self care for me is pampering myself , by getting my nails and my feet done. Also getting my eyebrows waxed. self care is also spending time in my craft room, enjoying some downtime playing with stickers and my planners, after my home is cleaned and is smelling good !
Thank you so much, Chrystal. Your content has contributed to many areas of life; homemaking, raising kids, being my true self, and many more. I would love to send you some mangoes and pineapples from Uganda.
Right now, self care is taking it slow and listening to inspirational podcasts and musical. It is also lying around in my pajamas snuggling with my dog and watching a movie or napping. It is also, taking my time to get to the gym and workout for about 30 minutes and then go home. It’s being around family and close friends. It’s anything that I like and love that I need at that my mind, body, and soul need at that time.
I need to rest more and be around people who I enjoy being around. I would also add going to fun places. I need more of that in my life. That would be self-care.
Thank you for encouraging me to weave the vacation experience in my daily life. For me when on vacation it’s sleeping and reading. I will fill my cup…being held by getting adequate sleep and reading daily. Happy New Year 🎉
Amen, and thank you, Crystal .When you hear it being said outright, it makes a huge difference .I see your funny, too😂🥰. My sister 🙏🏽.Divine New Year to you and all your ,my family.
Thank you so much for me today you have taught me what self-care is really all about and going forward i will listen to my body and learn to love it and take care of it better
Self care means to make time this year to dive deeper in my word. I’d like to do a plan in You version go through the Bible in a year. That would be great.
This was just what I needed. A powerful word to convict me to add stretching. This was a great way to explain soul care. I will be sharing this at my place of work. Happy New Year Chrystal! I am so thankful for your family! May God continue to use you and bless you.
Dr chanequa Walker Barnes' "sacred self care" book is an amazing resource for a more expanded view and lifestyle for those who have ever been too busy and/or taught that self care is against ones Christian faith
While on a 2 week break from school I am getting out every day. I have gone on drives listening to podcasts. Today I am sitting by the river downtown listening to this one! Also walking, saying Hi to people, brought my lunch of apples and grapes. I spent the majority of my life caring for my mom trying to work, single mom, church duties until my mom passed away last year. By then I was running on empty completely my mind, body , soul and spirit collapsed. I am learning now at 52 how to take care of me.
Today, Self Care for me was sitting with my eyes closed, having a cup of my favorite tea and listening to this podcast. Thank you.
Dear Crystal, know that you making a huge difference in our lives❤ May God bless you and give you strength ❤
A toxic work environment last year ended up with me having chest pain, 2 abnormal cardiac stress tests, having a heart catherization procedure. *But God* it ended up being a false positive and everything was alright 🙌🏾. All of that was due to stress and anxiety. Thank God for blessing me to be alright. I am going to focus on God and do what i can to better my mental and physical health.
Reading a book, coffee & journing. In nice weather sitting on the deck for hours. My happy place is the beach, early morning breeze and watching and listening to the waves.
This is everything Chrystal! And by the way, my goal is to become a part of the sister circle!❤
Love how in alignment this video was for me. This weekend self care looked like getting my hair braided (can you say freedom?!) Putting sticker gel nails on my nails and toes from Marahall’s total $4.99. Made peppermint hot chocolate and put it in my favorite mug with giant marshmallows. Bought a king silk bonnet for less than $10 to sleep in - feels so good. Went walking in the 69 degree weather & light rain today with my daughter and let her splash in puddles bc mommy needed a walk. Did a stretching for beginners video on TH-cam to get the kinks out of my neck shoulders and back. And I journaled!! Definitely ending my day with going to the Bible app to start your Bible plan Chrystal. Thank you so much!
Aww❤
Love this!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
This weekend for self-care, I packaged clothes and things and taken them to Goodwill 😂. What a job it felt to let go of somethings that I haven't used or woren for 10 yet😂.I feel wonderful now ❤
Thank you so much for this reminder! We need self care to be able to care for others. My comfort and relaxation mode is sewing or crocheting or some sort of hand work. Isn't it funny that kids will find you in the bathroom and not bother their father 😊
My girlfriend & I was talking about SELF CARE on 12.30.24. We have busy lives, but we find time to check in on one another. 1st, the free therapy sessions as we catch up. 2nd, we share our ideas. We referred books to one another that we'll start soon and interesting podcast for our growth (like this one). My circle is small and my word going into 2025 is, "to keep my PEACE."
As an educator on 2-3 week breaks I find baths soaks , soft jazz music sometimes a dress relief candle burning and healthy snacks mainly fruits holds me. Daily walks moments in silence after praying to start my day guides me into my instruction
Thank you so much for this. My cousin shared this with me. I really appreciate this. My blood pressure has been up the last 7 days. Even though I have hypertension but it is always in normal range. I know I have to prioritize my life and do better. I have got to get more rest. Thank you so much for this. Many blessings to you this year in 2025.
I don’t know what it looks like yet, but I subscribed to this channel, and I think this will be a beginning place for me. Knowledge is power, self care is powerful, so the two should work well together. I’ll be looking and listening….thanks Sis.
Taking a long walk; going to thrift store very calming.❤
thank you Crystal and God Bless! This podcast has made me realize that I know when I am wore out/stressed and I know enough to back off until my heart body and soul have caught up but it is so reassuring when I realize we are all in this together.
This is so timely ! I use to treat myself to a 1 hr massage twice a month But when “ life” became hectic I lost the connection of self-care. Well today I decided to go for a massage and as I was lying on that table taking in all of the “ Yumminess” …. and yes I said yumminess!!! I told myself without feeling guilty ….. This is going back on my calendar starting today !!!! I had forgotten that feeling and it sure feels good to be back !!!!!!
I’m so happy I watched to the very end! I needed some help not feeling guilty for what I’m doing at this very moment. It's 12:45pm and I'm still in my pjs and in my bed. I just need a day!🙌🏾
This is month 6 of my “health sabbatical”. I had to leave the workforce after coughing to the point I couldn’t talk and then to choking. Took the cough syrup, antibiotics, even on a nebulizer…I did “all of the things”…I became too sick to do my job. It’s been a great time of rest, healing, building my immune system. Looking forward to an awesome 2025 😎🥳🙏🏽🙌🏽
Wow,sounds so good❤
Love your content! Blessed by your spirit and how God flows through you❤ I definitely needed a reminder of simple everyday self care outside of massages and spas. It invites creativity and contentment for sure. Thank you!
Today my self-care and I guess every day when I go into the bathroom, I put on either your podcast or I listen to your sister or I listen to some kind of spiritual something as I’m getting myself ready for work putting on make up washing whatever today I was listening to your podcast and I’m staying in my pajamas all day and I’m going to enjoy it. Thank you for this..
Sometimes after work, if I don’t need to run errands, I’ll stop at Barnes and Noble for 30-40 minutes. Peruse the shelves for a bit and then break out my Kobo to sneak a chapter or two in of my current book! ❤😊 Then head home to be Wife and Mommy!
WOW, I really do feel Refreshed & Motivated by this message because self-care is imperative🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'm loving this genuine well rounded walking in the TRUTH and functioning in the wisdom & wholeness that the LORD has available for us to sincerely embrace. Happy Hallelujah New Year!!! 🎉🎊 🙌 😄🤔😌🚿⚖
Sitting in the sun (sunrises and sunsets) hit all 3, physically feeling the warmth & knowing I am getting my Vitamin D, my soul feels held as I soak it all in, the beauty, the feels, and my spirit is moved to worship my Creator
Your definition of self care was spot on and great reminder to me to just slow down. Reading and walking are my self care.
Thank you Chrystal , for the encouragement and the faith base self-care. I’m encourage that it’s not too late in my life to have my cup overflowing not just for me (in a selfish way) but to have a better stewardship.
Never too late! Your cup overflowing allows you to overflow into other cups without being depleted.
This is excellent! I look forward to reading and being more intentional in planning. I'm tired of experiencing whatever. I need to get back to being intentional... It blesses me. I'm sure it will bless others as well. Lord, cause my cup to run over... This is good!
Thank you Chrystal! Your messages seem to come right when I need them. My self-care in this season is to sit in silence and listen to God. ❤
You got this!
A way that I will incorporate self care this season is journaling and taking a step back and breathing. Thank you for all you do on this platform love listening to you 🙏🏻💕🤗
I needed this, I have that oldest daughter syndrome where I feel I have to be responsible for everything. I'm recuperating from surgery I need to just rest and relax
Hello!
Self care for me is pampering myself , by getting my nails and my feet done. Also getting my eyebrows waxed.
self care is also spending time in my craft room, enjoying some downtime playing with stickers and my planners, after my home is cleaned and is smelling good !
Thank you ❤️🫶
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how you present your natural outer self 🎈SO BEAUTIFUL how you deliver what's important 😘
Thank you so much!!
Thank you, this is very timely.
This weekend I treated myself to a weekend at a resort hotel. I hadn’t done this since I became married over 24 years ago. It was great!!!
Thank you so much, Chrystal. Your content has contributed to many areas of life; homemaking, raising kids, being my true self, and many more. I would love to send you some mangoes and pineapples from Uganda.
Right now, self care is taking it slow and listening to inspirational podcasts and musical. It is also lying around in my pajamas snuggling with my dog and watching a movie or napping. It is also, taking my time to get to the gym and workout for about 30 minutes and then go home. It’s being around family and close friends. It’s anything that I like and love that I need at that my mind, body, and soul need at that time.
Thank you,I got a few tips for self care ❤❤❤
Good evening! I hope everyone enjoyed Christmas!
Awesome focus! Love it and you❤️ I stay in my pajamas too on days I desire that “ self care state of mind” and it works ✌🏽😂😂😂😂
I need to rest more and be around people who I enjoy being around. I would also add going to fun places. I need more of that in my life. That would be self-care.
Thank you for encouraging me to weave the vacation experience in my daily life. For me when on vacation it’s sleeping and reading. I will fill my cup…being held by getting adequate sleep and reading daily. Happy New Year 🎉
😍 when I can sit with a book foe a couple of hours uninterrupted!
Thanks, I needed this!!!
I needed to hear this! Thank you Chrystal❤
Amen, and thank you, Crystal .When you hear it being said outright, it makes a huge difference .I see your funny, too😂🥰. My sister 🙏🏽.Divine New Year to you and all your ,my family.
Powerful word 🙌🏾 Thank you for allowing God to use you. But God 🙌🏾
Amen.
Thank you so much for me today you have taught me what self-care is really all about and going forward i will listen to my body and learn to love it and take care of it better
Happy New Year!
Thank you for the reminder😊
Self care means to make time this year to dive deeper in my word. I’d like to do a plan in You version go through the Bible in a year. That would be great.
Thank you ❤
Good evening everyone.
This was just what I needed. A powerful word to convict me to add stretching. This was a great way to explain soul care. I will be sharing this at my place of work. Happy New Year Chrystal! I am so thankful for your family! May God continue to use you and bless you.
Amen! Glad it was helpful!
This is soo good! Bringing vacation into my everyday. Wow. Mind Blown!
Hi everyone. Happy Holidays!💜💜💜😊
Good evening everyone
So me right now. 😩🙏
Oops I missed the notify💛
Riding my bike in December in IL gave me a rush! 🚲❄️
Dr chanequa Walker Barnes' "sacred self care" book is an amazing resource for a more expanded view and lifestyle for those who have ever been too busy and/or taught that self care is against ones Christian faith
Thank you thank you thank, giving myself permission to just do me.
I also take long showers and listen to a podcast. Lol. I’d like to read more for enjoyment.
HELLO 👋🏼 Everyone!!
Self care to me is going to bed at 9 no later than 10 pm
Will the coffee with Chrystal 2025 Kick off be rebroadcast? I could see how to register ?
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By the way today is New Year’s Day I don’t think I said that so happy New Year’s everyone
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My cup runneth over
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Can I be your friend
Thank You!