By Sarah Paton, ND
Dr. Sarah Paton, NDDuring these hard times, a close friend recently shared how much she’s been savoring her morning ritual: a warm cup of coffee with coconut creamer and a scoop of collagen. It sounds simple, but those small moments of nourishment really matter.
In healthcare, we often talk about resilience, but resilience doesn’t come from pushing harder — it comes from consistently supporting your nervous system, energy reserves, and emotional well-being.
Just like flight attendants remind us, we must put on our own oxygen masks before helping others.
This week, I encourage you to create a small daily ritual you genuinely look forward to. It could be a warm beverage, five minutes of stretching, a few deep breaths, journaling, or stepping outside for fresh air.
Even brief pauses like this help lower cortisol (the stress hormone), improve focus, and support immune function over time.
Self-care isn’t indulgent — it’s foundational for staying healthy, present, and able to care for others. You give so much. Let yourself receive a little nourishment each day.
Dr. Sarah Paton, a licensed naturopathic physician, specializes in natural, integrative medicine at drsarahpaton.com.
Disclaimer: Self Care posts are shared for information purposes only, and are never intended as individual medical advice nor as a substitute for healthcare services.