I’ve always been an advocate for a sit-down shower, it’s my ultimate self-care tool. I’ve been trying to convince my friends that it is ‘the one’. Recently whilst watching Netflix’s show ‘You Can’t Ask That’ another lady was advocating for the same thing; it’s not just me who knows how good it feels.

Sometimes I don’t have the energy to stand, sometimes I’m just so sad that sitting and clutching my knees whilst water pelts, on the top of my head, feels not only dramatic but I can cry to my heart’s content without being disturbed. Let’s face it, standing can just be too much to ask of someone, life can be enough of an endurance test.

I don’t have to be sad to enjoy a sit-down shower, and sometimes I don’t even sit down…I will lie down in the bath and have the shower pelt on my stomach. You can bend the rules, it’s ok. At the end of the day, if it gets the job done then who cares? No rulebook says you should shower standing up to be a functional adult. Self-care is about finding what works for you. If sitting down makes you feel better, then it’s absolutely the right thing to do.

Doing things ‘properly’ is a pressure I often find myself entangled in and it can be overwhelming, I have always wanted to be ‘normal’ and do things the ‘adult’ way but after speaking to as many different people as I have, you’d be surprised that a lot of people share these thoughts, no matter how ‘grown-up’ they sound or dress.

Maybe you’re recovering from an illness, dealing with a chronic condition, or just mentally and physically drained. Whatever the reason, sit-down showers are a way to honour your needs. Plus, it’s a perfect way to take a moment and breathe (while still getting clean, of course).

It’s time to let go of the outdated idea that there is only one ‘correct’ way to do things. The sit-down shower is a perfect example of how adapting routines to fit your needs is a valid form of self-care. So, the next time you feel guilty for not standing, remind yourself: that you are advocating for yourself and your needs. The real question is: does it work for you? If the answer is yes, grab your favourite shampoo, stick on some music or a podcast and enjoy some self-care while you sit down.

On another note, the show ‘You Can’t Ask That’ is brilliant giving so many perspectives from different groups of people and showing no experience is the same even when they are similar in nature. I wish they would carry this show around the world (It’s set in Australia).

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