Between work, home, and social responsibilities, do you often feel that all your time is spent taking care of others? Neglecting self-care is easy in a busy world, but the consequences can be serious. Adding self-care practices to your daily routine can greatly strengthen your health and well-being. Plus, experts share that the happiest and most successful people regularly focus on self-care!
Try these simple self-care tips to prevent stress & anxiety:
1. Allocate time for self-care in your schedule. It’s not always enough to occasionally stop your busy lifestyle and take a walk or indulge in a hot bath. It’s important to adopt self-care habits that you can practice on a regular basis. They’ll help you avoid burnout, increase your productivity, and allow you to enjoy life. Start with 5 minutes at the start of your day and 5 minutes at the end of your day. You can take this time to ground, release, express gratitude, stretch, meditate, breathe or just be still in silence. This helps us disconnect from the world and connect with ourselves to create awareness of how we are actually feeling.
2. Enjoy your favorite hobby. Whether you love to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen, dance like no one is watching, or paint pictures of sunsets, your favorite hobbies can be part of self-care. Hobbies and activities that you already enjoy are easy to select and put into practice. You just have to make time in your schedule to do them. Begin with something that feels good to you. I recommend at least one hour per week. Select a day and add it to your calendar. This is an important step and shows your commitment to self-care.
3. Remove clutter. Whether you decide to declutter your closet or clean out the fridge, removing clutter will uplift you. Clutter can drain you physically and mentally. Eliminate the things in your space that no longer serve a purpose or is not being use. For example, if you’re keeping clothing items in your closet that you have not worn in a long time, donate them.
4. Do one selfish act. Living selfishly all day isn’t recommended, but doing one selfish act that makes you happy can do wonders. You can enjoy that one thing without feeling guilty about it! If you struggle with self-care, it’s often because you spend all of your energy and time taking care of others. There’s nothing left in your cup for yourself. By taking the time to do one selfish act daily, such as reading your favorite book or declining a phone call, you’ll begin restoring the balance of your inner world by prioritizing yourself.
Self-care often takes a backseat to work, family, and other obligations. However, without stopping to take care of your mind and body, you’re at risk of stress, fatigue, anxiety and burnout.
Start making time for your self-care practices today! Book a Reiki Facial for the ultimate relaxing and rejuvenating experience to help reset and jump start your self-care. Use code PamperMe10 for a 10% discount on any Reiki Facial. You deserve it!
See you soon!
Until then, Love 💜 Peace ☮ & OM 🕉
Louise, The Reiki Esthetician
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