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YOU MATTER. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
What is self care?
What is self care?
With everything going on in the world, it has become more important to take time for ourselves. Self care is exactly what is sounds like, taking care of yourself. It's anything you find joy in or anything that relaxes you and helps recenter and reground you. Whether you work everyday or take care of your family, practicing self care is essential. If you don't have the time for yourself, it may be necessary to schedule it. It sounds silly, but you are worth it.
You may already be practicing self care! Here are some examples:
You may already be practicing self care! Here are some examples:
(Click the images below for tips and suggestions)
Spending time in nature (can include fishing, hiking, camping, etc.)
Spending time in nature (can include fishing, hiking, camping, etc.)
Listening to music
Listening to music
Hanging out with friends & family
Hanging out with friends & family
Sleeping (a healthy amount - 6 to 8 hours a day)
Sleeping (a healthy amount - 6 to 8 hours a day)
Driving around
Driving around
Traveling
Traveling
Reading a book
Reading a book
Making / viewing art
Making / viewing art
If you're already practicing one or more of these, you may not be doing it enough. Try making time to do them more often!
If you're already practicing one or more of these, you may not be doing it enough. Try making time to do them more often!
"You cannot pour from an empty cup."
"You cannot pour from an empty cup."
Don't forget to fill your own before attempting to fill others.'
5 Self Care Tips When You Feel Broken
5 Self Care Tips When You Feel Broken
Watch this video for 5 self care tips for when you're feeling broken or down.
If you're not currently practicing self care or want to try something new, here are some suggestions in addition to the ones mentioned above:
If you're not currently practicing self care or want to try something new, here are some suggestions in addition to the ones mentioned above:
Try mindfulness!
Try mindfulness!
There is a mindfulness activity for many things out there. This is just a suggestion for mindfulness breathing:
This exercise can be done standing up or sitting down, and pretty much anywhere at any time.
All you have to do is be still and focus on your breath for just one minute.
- Start by breathing in and out slowly. One breath cycle should last for approximately 6 seconds.
- Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, letting your breath flow effortlessly in and out of your body.
- Let go of your thoughts. Let go of things you have to do later today or pending projects that need your attention. Simply let thoughts rise and fall of their own accord and be at one with your breath.
- Purposefully watch your breath, focusing your sense of awareness on its pathway as it enters your body and fills you with life.
- Then watch with your awareness as it works work its way up and out of your mouth and its energy dissipates into the world.
If you enjoyed this breathing exercise, try increasing the time and / or try other options here: https://www.pocketmindfulness.com/6-mindfulness-exercises-you-can-try-today/
Pick up a new hobby!
Pick up a new hobby!
- Fishing
- Drawing
- Produce music
- Cook
- Exercise
- Learn chess
I Practiced Self Care for a Week (Buzzfeed Video)
I Practiced Self Care for a Week (Buzzfeed Video)
Watch this video to see what happened when Buzzfeed tried self care for a week and what they thought about it.
Get out of the house, soak up the sun and try these:
Get out of the house, soak up the sun and try these:
Go to a spa
Go to a spa
Volunteer
Volunteer
Yoga
Yoga
"Self care is how you take your power back."
"Self care is how you take your power back."
- Lalah Delia
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