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Importance of Self Care
As our days begin earlier and end later, we can hardly find a minute for ourselves. With the demands from our careers, our children, our friends, our family and relationships when do we have time to sit back and reflect. Emerging out of this COVID-19 pandemic have taught us all a valuable lesson about the fragility of health and life. Many of us encountered financial crises, health crises and mental health distress during the last few years. With no coping strategies we are left to manage on our own and we are forced to go about our lives as if nothing ever happened.
What is Self Care?Self-care is a deliberate act to improve your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Taking measures aimed to enhance some aspect of your life.
Why is Self Care ImportantSelf care is important to maintain inner happiness. When you are happy, you also exude happiness to others around you. Self-care helps to maintain a balance in life and keeps you grounded. Self care helps to release stress and toxins from our body leading to improved overall health and well-being. Self care should inspire and motivate you to be your best self.
Tips and Tricks for Self Care
Learn to say No.It is okay to say NO to friends, your boss and even your children. When you already have a lot on your plate it is a disservice to yourself to take on additional ‘things’ to appease others at your expense.
Stay in tune with your physical healthListen to your body. Enhancing your physical health is the foundation of self-care. Science has demonstrated that physical activity increases your Serotonin levels, improving mood, energy, and overall happiness. Physical activity does not have to be hours in the gym, actually, a brisk walk, hiking, jogging, or playing a game of basketball or tennis will suffice. Getting 7-8 hours of sleep is needed for optimal physical health.
Improve your emotional well-being Relax with a book (or ebook), listen to music, paint, draw, clean or watch a movie. This help to keep you calm and reduce stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Improve your mental health Mental health is another fundamental aspect of self-care. In order for you to achieve self-care, your mental health and well-being have to be aligned. Meditation, mindfulness and yoga are great tools to enhance your mental health well being.
What is Self Care?Self-care is a deliberate act to improve your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Taking measures aimed to enhance some aspect of your life.
Why is Self Care ImportantSelf care is important to maintain inner happiness. When you are happy, you also exude happiness to others around you. Self-care helps to maintain a balance in life and keeps you grounded. Self care helps to release stress and toxins from our body leading to improved overall health and well-being. Self care should inspire and motivate you to be your best self.
Tips and Tricks for Self Care
Learn to say No.It is okay to say NO to friends, your boss and even your children. When you already have a lot on your plate it is a disservice to yourself to take on additional ‘things’ to appease others at your expense.
Stay in tune with your physical healthListen to your body. Enhancing your physical health is the foundation of self-care. Science has demonstrated that physical activity increases your Serotonin levels, improving mood, energy, and overall happiness. Physical activity does not have to be hours in the gym, actually, a brisk walk, hiking, jogging, or playing a game of basketball or tennis will suffice. Getting 7-8 hours of sleep is needed for optimal physical health.
Improve your emotional well-being Relax with a book (or ebook), listen to music, paint, draw, clean or watch a movie. This help to keep you calm and reduce stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Improve your mental health Mental health is another fundamental aspect of self-care. In order for you to achieve self-care, your mental health and well-being have to be aligned. Meditation, mindfulness and yoga are great tools to enhance your mental health well being.
Improve your financial healthA recent CNBC survey revealed that over 77% of Americans are anxious about finances and rank finances as their number 1 stress in life. Yes. 77%. To improve your financial health and well being, start an investment account apps like Acorns allow you to automatically invest a small percentage of what you spend on a daily basis. Open a savings account, a little financial cushion helps to provide a peace of mind. Avoid unnecessary spending.