Are you remembering to take care of yourself?
I understand that you’re busy, and finding the time to take care of yourself can be difficult, but self-care is necessary to live a healthy life.
Self-care increases your sense of self-love and promotes feelings of calm and relaxation; serving as a way to refocus and come back to be ready to take on anything.
These 30 ways to take care of yourself improve both physical and mental health by reducing prolonged stress on your body and mind.
1. Take a different route to work
2. Switch your phone to airplane mode for an hour
3. Take three deep breaths
4. Stretch
5. Go for a walk or run for a few minutes
6. Go up and down the stairs three times
7. Have a good laugh
8. Take a nap
9. Help someone
10. Write out your thoughts
11. Surround yourself with positive people
12. Splurge a little on yourself
13. Have a long bath or shower
14. Spend an hour doing something you love
15. Do a crossword puzzle
16. Get a massage
17. Have a square of your favourite chocolate
18. Get some fresh air
19. Attend a Boot Camp session
20. Cycle through the countryside
21. Go for lunch with a good friend
22. Sign up for a class and meet new people
23. Start a daily or weekly journal
24. Watch a film
25. Drink water
26. Visit your family
27. Play board games with friends or family
28. Cook
29. Try a DIY project
30. Eat your favourite meal