Do you also find it hard when it comes to taking care of yourself? We often find ourselves giving self-care advice to the people around but after coming back to our lives we completely forget that we are also one them who needed to be taken care of.
It is truly said that "If you have the ability to love, love yourself first.â There are many ways you can start doing self-care, slowly and very soon you will see the impacts on yourself.
Healthy Food Choices What we eat surely matters. You can start eating healthy with small changes. Healthy food prevents diseases and saves you money. It helps maintain a healthy weight.
Proper sleep Sleep expert Dr. Michael Twery tells "Sleep affects almost every tissue in our body." Sound sleep is vital for your heart and obviously, a well-rested body remains active throughout the day.
Physical activity In 2020, according to the reports of World Health Organization- Globally,1 in 4 adults do not meet the global recommended levels of physical activity.
Also, adults aged 18-64 years should do at least 150-300 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.
Yoga Inner awareness is a real important self-care part. Your behavior, thoughts, and actions have an impact on others. Yoga helps with stress relief and improves your mental health. it washes off daily stress and negativity.
Distancing from negative people Good things happen when you distance yourself from negative people. You empty some spaces for better things to stay.
Reading It exercises your brain, you gain general knowledge, and consequently, you build social-emotional skills.
Giving time to Hobbies It's important to allocate 20% of your time to interesting hobbies every day. It will boost your confidence and remove self-doubt.
Laugh Who doesn't want Endorphins, a feel-good natural chemical, to release in their body. A good amount of laughter increases the endorphins released by your brain.
Know your Stress signs If you are able to recognize your stress signs and weak points, you can easily manage them. Take your time to understand the common stress symptoms.
Allow yourself to heal It is always possible to heal yourself emotionally. You just have to allow yourself to heal. Try meditating or regular journaling practice.
Follow nature Nature is the best gift given to humans. It has been scientifically proven that Nature can help to reduce anxiety, stress, and trauma and make you feel happier.
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