Ways To Practice Self - Care
Monday, august 20, 2018
Sometimes it really is hard to remember to take care of yourself. We all have busy days, and long weeks, and tasks & commitments take no time at all to pile up.
It's easy to forget to take some extra time for oneself.
As easy as it is, it's important to take that time for yourself to help recharge & be the best version of yourself. Whether that's taking a bath, or going out to eat at your favourite restaurant, or even binge watching a few episodes of your favourite show. It's important
to take that time you need for yourself, in order to get all the tasks you
need to complete.
Self care is important to practice on a weekly, or even daily bases. We all get caught up in our busy schedules, but in order to keep yourself sane, & not lose yourself, exercising good Self Care is something we can all train ourselves to do. I really wanted to inspire you to practice good self care this week. Here's some tips anyone can use to help practice
good self care. Hopefully these tips help you!
Ways To Practice Self- Care
- Make note of activities that make you feel good
- Find a quiet place where you can be alone
- Rewatch your favourite show or movie
- Listen to your favourite album
- Drink more water
- Get 8 hours of sleep
- Avoid triggers
- Take yourself to the movies, or take yourself out to eat
- Light a candle of your favourite scent
- Write down a list of what you're thankful for
- Read inspiring quotes to motivate yourself
- Distance yourself from negative people
- Spend time outside
- Don't force yourself to do something you don't want to do
- Eat a balanced meal, all day
- Treat yourself
- Take a day off work
- Visit your favourite spot in the city
- Plan a fun day with friends
- Have a drink with dinner
- Take vitamins of nutrients you might be missing out on
- Don't feel guilty canceling plans with others
- Get a haircut
- Take time to yourself
- Set new goals and prioritise for yourself
- Drink lemon water right as you wake up
I hope you enjoyed my tips on Self- Care. These obviously aren't tips to cure what one might be going through, but these are definitely tips anyone can do daily, to help keep themselves sane & help improve their mental health.
For more help, you can visit Good2Talk, Mind Your Mind & Canadian Mental Health Association for more information on Mental Health & ways you can manage your own health!
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