The importance of self-care
The idea of self-care has certainly grown in popularity over the recent year. Articles are featured daily across social media and news feeds offering numerous resources and tools. Self-care activities can have amazing benefits for anyone looking to manage stress, be more aware of their feelings and emotions, and generally feel better, which let’s face it, we could all benefit from at present.
You deserve a bit of love
The great news is, self-care is no longer considered a selfish activity. Gone are the days by where it was considered a luxury, in today’s world it’s considered a necessity!
We have compiled our top self-care tips that may assist with getting through the week…
Create your own bathtub routine
February is the month of love and on the 9th it is national #ReadInTheBathtubDay’
Do you have a bathtub routine?
Be it a book and bubbles?
Perhaps a bath-time playlist?
Candles and lavender oil?
Check out these top tips for creating the ultimate spa-worthy bath at home.
Simplify your to-do-list - List your priorities, what is necessary to be completed first? Reducing the importance of some tasks can reduce overall stress. Remember you are only human and can not do everything and be everything to everyone without looking after yourself first.
Top tip - As a parent have you thought about creating a rota? This means one evening you are in charge of parenting and on another your partner is. This will allow you to step away from the responsibility for an evening and not feel guilty for focusing on yourself.
The power of the playlist
Music- Listening to upbeat music that you love really can contribute to uplifting your mood.
When listening to music your brain releases dopamine and other feel-good hormones.
So, create that playlist which can then be listened to at any time of the day.
Read to escape
Curling up with a great book provides the perfect escape from reality. Why not sign up to a virtual book club by where you can discuss, exchange feedback, or simply remain informed of new releases and top picks. Suitcase Magazine has picked its top 10 online book clubs to join.
Top tip - If you are not a reader then embrace the audio book or find a podcast to curl up with.
Drink, Drink, Drink – That is water as opposed to alcohol!
Dehydration can cause tiredness, headaches, irritability, the list goes on. So keep that glass on your desk topped up throughout the day.
Scrap the weekly supermarket trip
Heading to the supermarket at the moment might be the highlight of your week or it might cause additional stress.
Why not scrap the weekly trip to the supermarket and check out some of the amazing food delivery services and menu boxes.
OddBox - Eat Fresh and Scrap Waste - £10 off you first box - the best value for money fruit and veg boxes and you even get avocados!!
Gousto - amazing recipe boxes - Get 50% off your first box and 30% off the remaining month
Declutter- Apply this to either your entire home or simply your workspace at home. Benefits have been proven to increase a better nights sleep, help with anxiety and reduce allergens.
Why stop there, how about trying to declutter and organise that inbox.
Enjoy the silence
When was the last time you turned off your phone and put your laptop away?
Try it each day, doing so before bed can really contribute to winding down, clearing the mind and getting a better nights sleep…
So if you do just one of the above this week, find some time for some self-care and I am sure you will feel a little lighter.
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