Health 6 years ago What Is Self-Care?
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I feel like everywhere you turn these days, people are talking about self-care. But what is self-care when you really start to think about it?
For me it means doing something every few days that is solely for myself, whether it’s taking a walk alone, listening to music or pampering myself at home. Here are a few ways I do self-care…
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- Get outside, get some fresh air, go for a walk and clear your head.
- Make a playlist of your favorite feel-good songs that you can put on when you need a little pick-me-up.
- If you’re into cooking and baking, set aside time to make a new recipe that you’ve been meaning to try.
- Try meditation by using the Calm or Headspace App.
- Take a class you’ve been wanting to take – I’m loving my weekly French class.
- Watch your favorite movie or show.
- Treat yourself to a massage – or a manicure or haircut/color.
- Go screen-free: for an hour, a day, a week – whatever you need!
- Light your favorite candle.
- Buy yourself some fresh flowers.
- Write down everything you are grateful for.
- Make a vision board in real life or on Pinterest that contains favorite quotes, pictures you love, places you want to visit, things you want to make etc.
- Pull the trigger on buying a piece of clothing that makes you feel really confident and good about yourself.
- Stretch – don’t underestimate the power of stretching. Even if you can’t get a full workout in, doing a few stretches will do wonders for your mind and body.
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