I recently had the priviledge of sharing Self Care Academy with my new friends in the UK. As we spent the week getting to know each other, we realized how much we have in common. We all need to be reminded of the importance of making self care and stress reduction a priority in our lives, so that we can continue to give our best to those around us. So, while we enjoyed time spent practicing yoga, meditation and learning new breathing techniques, we also made a list of some everyday practical applications that we could fit into our lives at www.self-careacademy.com. Watch this video of my friend, Allison, to see what self care means to her! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DtmN5gxl1s At the end of our week, we had recommitted to making self care a priority in our lives, had learned some new skills for stress reduction, how to limit negative self talk and self sabatoging behaviors, and how to identify and transition compassion fatigue. I learned that no matter the culture, we all share the need to live from our heart. The closer we align our lives to that truth, the more joy and purpose we feel. We are able to continue to truly care for others and impact patient care on a global scale. My new UK friends are some of the most loving, deeply compassionate and authentic women I have ever met and it was an honor to share with them!