My Tips on Self-Care:

Self-care can seem luxurious or even frivolous but here is why it is important for your physical and mental health: we are less able to handle stressful situations when we are physically and emotionally exhausted. Implementing a daily self care routine can help alleviate the toll chronic stress can have on the body. Self care involves self compassion.

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What are the benefits of self care?

• Better productivity

• Improved resistance to disease

• Better physical health

• Increased self esteem

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Self Care Ideas:

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Sensory:

• Curling up under a soft blanket

• Taking a walk in nature (forest, countryside) - noticing sounds and smells

• Lying down and focusing your attention on the movement of your breath

• Lying down and listening to music

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Emotional

• Keeping a journal

• Spending time with family or friends

• Crying it out

• Watching funny videos

• Sing a long to a song that best represents your current mood

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Spiritual

• A daily  meditation or mindfulness practice

• Reading or writing poetry

• Keeping a gratitude journal

 

Physical

• Dance to your favorite song

• Yoga

• Bicycling in the countryside or by the lake

• Sports

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