How to Practice Self-Care
These are a few easy ways to practice self-care.
Firstly, What is Self-Care?
Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Although it’s a simple concept, in theory, it’s something we very often overlook. Good self-care is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety. It’s also key to a good relationship with oneself and others.
It is important because...
Without self-care, we would be simply a mess.
When you can take good care of yourself you can really show up and be present in your life.
How you Practice self-care is completely up to you!
How you Practice self-care is completely up to you!
Whether you take a day for yourself every week or incorporate some kind of self-care practice each day it doesn’t matter. What does matter is how you feel and whether you can make your practice sustainable?
Different activities and strategies will work for different people, but have fun while you try new things out and document what really makes a difference.
Different activities and strategies will work for different people, but have fun while you try new things out and document what really makes a difference.
- Take breaks
Taking breaks is vital for restoring energy. That goes for creative energy, too.
- Go for A Walk
Going for a walk can clear your mind and bring you peace. A 10-minute walk would be beneficial for your mental health. Be in the moment and fully appreciate the environment you are in during that 10-minute walk.
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Learn more about How this Would Benefit You.
- Read a Book
Read a New book. Expand your knowledge. Learn new things. It would benefit you mentally. That certain book you have always wanted to read? Go pick it up and start reading it!
These are some books that I recommend for personal development
These are some books that I recommend for personal development
- Learn a New Skill
Always wanted to learn something? Go learn it! You can learn coding, cooking, skating, cycling and swimming. Interested in a new sport? Go for it. Sign up for that course to learn it. No matter what age you are it is never too late to learn new skills.
- Meditate
Set aside some time to clear your mind, to meditate To feel good about yourself, to release stress. Meditation doesn't only benefit you mentally but physically, it also helps you avoid getting sick as often.
Meditation can be as simple and as short as a walk in the park to an hour of meditation sitting on the floor of your home.
- Practice Yoga
Similar to meditation, Yoga would clear your mind and allow you to feel good about yourself.
Practice yoga. It can leave you feeling active and well rested after 15 minutes of yoga in the morning.
Practice yoga. It can leave you feeling active and well rested after 15 minutes of yoga in the morning.
- Take a Long Bath
Taking a long bath will also allow you to clear your mind. Take a long bath at the end of a tiring week. Use the time to reflect on your week and think about how you can improve yourself to make the next week better. Reflect about how you reacted to certain situations, what you like and what you don't and how you should react the next time something similar happens.
- Write down a list of things you are grateful for
Writing down a list of things you are grateful for every day. That way, you would remind yourself of what you should be grateful for in life. Practising gratitude is a great way to boost your spirits. Sometimes, we all need a little reminder of how lucky we are.
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