Everywhere you look, you see the word self-care. It is a popular topic in these days.
So what is self care, and why it is so important?
It is a broad term that encompasses just about anything you to do be good to yourself. It helps to improve positive feelings and boosts your confidence and self-esteem. Works only when you listen to your body. Self-care is crucial. Self-care is unique on an individual basis.gives you a life out from stress and anxiety. And improves your cognitive functions. It provides some alone time. Self-care isn’t just good for you-it’s also good for your day today life. It is the new empowerment. According to Google, searches for self-care in 2018 were 25 percent higher than in 2017.
Self-care isn’t narcissistic or selfish and it is for everyone.
Aspects
It is a personal matter.
- Work place or professional
- Physical
- Psychological
- Emotional
- Spiritual
- Relationships
In Work place or professional
This involves activities that help you to work regularly at the professional level. For example
- Read professional journals
- Attend professional development programs.
- Set-up peer-support group
Physically
Activities that helps you to stay fit and healthy.
- Develop a regular sleep routine.
- Aim for a healthy diet.
- Take lunch breaks.
- Use your sick leave.
- Get some exercise before/after work regularly.
Emotionally
Allowing yourself to safely experience your range full of emotions.
- Develop friendships that are supportive.
- Keep meeting with your parents.
- Go to movies or do something else you enjoy.
Spiritually
This involves having a sense of perspective beyond the day-to-day of life.
- Go on bush walks.
- Go to church/temple/mosque.
- Do yoga.
- Engage in reflective practices like meditation.
In Relationship
This is about maintaining healthy, supportive relationships
Be in the special events of your family and friends.
- Arrive to work and leave time every day.
- Priorities close relationship in your life.
So here are ten habits that anyone can get into
- Go for run or a light jog.
- Meditate and do deep breathing for five minutes.
- Take a break when you need.
- Choose who you spend time with.
- Laugh heartily at least once in a day.
- Eat green daily.
- Avoid emotional eating
- Start a journal
- Learn to say ‘No’
- Stop overthinking
Inner self-care
- Read books and watch movies.
- Unplug.
- Meditate.
- Learn something new.
- Learn mindfulness.
Outer self-care
- Eat something you enjoy.
- Touch a pet.
- Have a long bath or shower.
- Spend time with real friends and positive people who lift you up.
Strategies that will work
- Take a bath
- Get a massage
- Nourish your skin
- Care for your feet
- Tend to your nails
Cut the negative energy cord in your life by self-caring. Making time for self-care is important for overall health.
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