Making time for self care is so important, particularly during hectic seasons.
It may seem like you can’t possibly spare another 5 or 10 minutes in your day but prioritizing self care will reward you with improved focus, increased productivity, reduced stress and overall better mental health. It’s a worthwhile investment, for sure.
Whether you’ve got 5 minutes or an hour, we’ve got a range of ideas just for you. Work through this list or just highlight your favorites and start scheduling self-care into your day. You’ll be amazed by the difference it can make in your health, mood and mindset!
With a little bit of attention to your own self-care, the fog will lift. You’ll feel more connected to yourself and the world around you. You’ll delight in small pleasures, and nothing will seem quite as difficult as it did before.Like that car, you must keep yourself tuned up to make sure that you don’t need a complete overhaul.
Incorporating a few of these tiny self-care ideas in your day will help keep you in tune:
1. Start a compliments file.
2.Change up the way you make decisions.
3.Fix a small annoyance at home that’s been nagging you.
4.Unplug for an hour.
5.Make one small change to your diet for the week.
6.Have a good laugh.
7.Take a quick nap.
8.Help someone.
9.Check in with your emotions.
10.Write out your thoughts.
11.Have a self-date. Give myself a pedicure or a manicure.
12.Take a bubble bath complete with candles and calming music.
13.Giving yourself a break from self-judgement.
14.Act like a kid again.
15.Go for a photo walk.
Taking care of yourself first is essential to navigate the hectic pace of modern life.Building up a well of resilience is your best ally in learning to live a peaceful, productive, and enjoyable life.These self-care ideas can go a long way to helping you to build up your resilience.
One way to make more time for self care is to put your list of favorites in a visible place to remind you or schedule it into your daily planner. Take time for yourself, so you’re at your best for everyone around you. You’re worth it...