Self-care is often viewed as something we only worry about once a week or a couple of times a month. We're here to tell you different! Self-care shouldn't be limited; it doesn't have to be expensive, complex, time-consuming, or extra! It truly is the little things that boost our mind and body, and it adds up in a colossal way!
The true meaning behind self-care is doing what's necessary to nurture a healthy body and mind. It's all about making positive decisions towards the benefits of our overall health and well-being daily. Sure, a manicure and bubble baths are nice, but we need more than that.
Self-care is about knowing who we are, creating and maintaining healthy boundaries, and practicing positive habits. It's essential and beneficial to understand what makes us feel good rather than constantly focusing on the negative! Stress, negativity, and upset are healthy normal feelings that we should also deal with. The problem lies when the negative is always outweighing the positive.
A Supportive Morning Routine
Our mornings have a profound impact on the events of the entire day. Establishing a healthy morning routine helps us prepare for the day ahead. Give yourself extra time every morning if that helps you function better. Fill your morning with the things that support you. Give yourself the space and time to enjoy the start of your day. Listen to your favorite music, dance, or just enjoy a nice cup of coffee or tea. Do the positive things that fill your morning with a sense of positivity and light.
Healthy Diet
When we fill ourselves up on junk, the result we will face is junk. Add some healthy snacks and food choices to your daily diet. Try natural energizing juices rather than reaching for a sugary energy drink. We are what we eat, and we don't always pick the healthiest choices; it's no surprise that our body becomes unhealthy. Our physical health can impact our emotional and mental well-being and vice versa. It's ok to have some crap but make those choices be less with healthy being more!
Work That Body
You don't need a gym membership. You simply have to be more active. Take a walk, go swimming, and get some exercise daily. Our body isn't designed to sit still for too long; it's intended to be in motion more than at rest. The less we do physically, the more challenging things become.
Listen To Yourself
Our mind and body are the first to let us know something is wrong or that we need something. We won't hear it if we don't listen. The world is crazy busy, and it can distract us from some important things. Check on yourself and see how you're doing and feeling. Go with the flow of your body and make sure to listen for whatever it says; it can be a lifesaver. Our stomach tells us when we're hungry or too full, let that be understood and handle it!
Healthy Bedtime Routine
We should always start and end our day in a good way. The time we spend before sleep is just as important as our morning routine. Create a peaceful, relaxing bedtime routine that helps pave the way for a restful night's sleep. Disrupted sleep can cause our body to go out of whack, so the sounder we sleep, the better it can be. Write your thoughts or feeling down in a bedtime journal, light some candles, listen to relaxing music, and set yourself up for success for tomorrow.
Spending money on ourselves is always nice, but it isn't necessary, and it doesn't always do the trick. Our self-care is more deeply rooted, and it starts with our own actions toward a better, healthier lifestyle. Do what's right for your body and mind, and you'll notice the gifts it gives back in return.
