Self-care and putting an emphasis on looking after your mental health is a concept you might see floating around quite a lot recently. And we are so happy that this is the case. Find out why this is the case, plus get inspired with some easy ways you can prioritise it in your daily routine.
The idea and talk around self-care might sound achievable and easy – after all, it simply means caring for yourself. In today’s busy, overly connected world, finding the time to stop and focus on ourselves can be a difficult feat. Plus, it is common to automatically see caring and looking after yourself as selfish. This absolutely is not the case! Self-care is basically doing anything with the aim to keep yourself well and healthy – mentally, physically and spiritually.
The underlying idea in today’s society is that we should always be booked up, always be working, always be productive. This just simply isn’t the case. For many people, the slowing down of the world when Covid hit has really helped in making this an important realisation. This is why self-care tips and tricks, products and programs have been such a huge talking point and trend in the past few years, especially during the craziness of 2020. Ultimately, the holistic, long-term idea of health and wellness instead of instant gratification has become much more intriguing and important.
Don’t let a wake-up call of complete exhaustion and burning out lead you to realising that looking after yourself and your wellbeing has completely taken a back seat. Make it a daily priority and routine, just like brushing your teeth and eating dinner.
You can care for yourself in a variety of different ways. It doesn’t just refer to the stereotypical bath and face mask combo or binge-watching your favourite TV show all day. As amazing as these are, they aren’t realistic or enticing every day. Most people do look at self-care as something they just can’t fit into their daily routine.
But in actual fact, there are plenty of simple, low-effort, and effective ways that you can incorporate it into your already jam-packed daily routine. Here are a few ideas:
- Read a book before bed instead of scrolling
- Get up that bit earlier and start your day by moving your body
- Make yourself a coffee or tea each morning
- Buy yourself some flowers just because
- Enjoy dinner with a friend weekly – don’t put your social life on hold
- Eat lunch away from your desk, even if you can only spare 15 minutes
- Listen to your favourite playlist in the car or on the bus
- Be aware of what you are grateful for
- Don’t overwork yourself – say no if you are overwhelmed
- Shower with a soothing cleanser and moisturiser each night
Self-care is personal, and what makes you feel cared for physically, mentally and spiritually is different for everyone. Ultimately, it should be something everyone puts as a priority, no matter how big or small the act is. Take yourself on a weekend away or go for a walk to get your coffee – they both count and are so powerful. What are you going to prioritise?
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