The Witch's Book of Self-Care: Magical Ways to Pamper, Soothe, and Care for Your Body and Spirit

clutter left in a space that is supposed to be calming works against the purpose. Even if you don’t notice it consciously, clutter is a stress that impacts you. You can even start accepting it as part of the space if it is there too long, which isn’t what you want at all.

One of the ways you can affect the energy of your home and also impact your self-care is by playing music.

Are there any elements that make you feel odd or downright bad? Make note of them. Remove them if you can.

Surrounding yourself with things that bring you comfort helps you release tension. The idea of an environment that supports and nurtures you is one that magic encourages.

Is there anything in it that you associate with bad memories?

Topics like food, aging, clothing choice, rest, and exercise can carry uncomfortable associations rooted in past expectations or experiences, and make it hard for you to accept and love your physical body. You are worth

Creative self-care absolutely falls under spiritual self-care because it helps nurture something ineffable.

A relationship with a deity isn’t very different from relationships with other human beings or sentient creatures. It takes time, attention, and awareness.

Food also impacts mood. Mood is regulated by hormone production, which takes a hit when you short yourself on food that has adequate nutritional value.