What does it look like to take care of yourself? What can you embrace and what can you do later when it comes to self-care? Only you can experiment with what you need and what works best for you. I recommend starting with either a morning or an evening ritual to set the tone of your self-care practice. Then add or remove practices as you build your own self-care plan.
MORNING RITUAL OPTIONS
Create a short morning ritual
Listen to a calming app
Write in a journal
Meditate for 7 minutes
Sit in silence
Light a candle
Stretch and breathe
FRIENDS TOGETHER OPTIONS
Nurture Relationships
Reach out to family and friends
Set a reminder for important birthdays
SALON TIME OPTIONS
Salon Time With A Bestie
Facial
Therapy massage back, neck, shoulders
Manicure
Pedicure
Haircut
HOME SPACE OPTIONS
Splurge on new bed pillows
Buy a new set of sheets and a comforter
Create a quiet space with books and wall art
RELAXING OPTIONS
Try a bubble bath or a long shower
Pick up soaps that have a soothing scent
SLOW DOWN OPTIONS
Being too busy is overrated and a health trap.
Reimagine what you are doing
Enlist the help of others
Let a few things go
Put yourself first – but not in a selfish way
EAT HEALTHY AND MOVE OPTIONS
You know what you should and shouldn’t eat
Move your body. Get out there and walk.
Put on music and dance
JOURNAL WRITING
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Pick and choose ideas from this article and create a self-care plan that works for you.
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