I’ve got a lot on right now:

And to whatever extent that last one is true, I know that feeling is heavier with me because I’ve lost track of the basics in all this hubub. I’ve got to remember that I’m a human. I need things to survive: like proper sleep, enough food, a damn minute.

I haven’t even had time for my usual outrage over Valentine’s Day! I need a haircut. Badly.

This scene from The Princess Bride comes to mind. And it’s true. Life started to feel a whole lot better when I wasn’t constantly blowing my nose or hacking up a lung. So I started drinking more water. Going to bed earlier. Practicing yoga again. I’m starting to remember what it feels like to be human.

There’s a lot going around about self care. And I’m here to tell you that it’s really important. Don’t forget about yourself. It’s easier than you might realize. Take a minute. Go for a walk. Do your nails. Go to bed early. Eat something delicious (if you’re like me and have trouble with eating, keep nutrition drinks and protein bars and nuts around to keep you going). Watch a guilty pleasure TV show. Read a book. Play a board game or a video game. Call your mom. Call your best friend. Get a massage. Play with your dog. Snuggle your cat. Have a beer. Have a cup of tea. Blast music and dance around. Sing your heart out. Masturbate or have sex. There are a million ways to renew yourself. Don’t judge. It’s not self-indulgence. It’s what you need. Because, as Count Rogen says, if you haven’t got your health, you haven’t got anything.

To start things off, I’ll share something that made me chuckle and put a smile on my face. Because laughter is another form of self care. I’m not much for the NFL and it’s been years since I watched the Super Bowl (didn’t this year), but I love hair, and this commercial is awesome.