Do you ever forget to stop and take a moment for yourself? I sure do.
I know, you’ve got a life, goals, and big dreams and it can be hard to find the time to dedicate a solid hour to yourself. Juggling a career, health, and a personal life is demanding and sometimes seems impossible. It helps to take a breather and focus on you. Keeping up with life can get exhausting. Sometimes we forget to practice self-care and take a moment to decompress from our busy lives. All that pressure and responsibility takes over our thoughts and is hard to just turn off.
I am so here for practicing a little self-care, I love doing things that I enjoy – who doesn’t? I get excited over the littlest things like watching my favorite show while eating entirely too much sushi.
20 Ways to Practice Self-Care
- Go for a walk – Get some fresh air, clear your mind and let the sun shine on your skin!
- Light a candle – I love candles, there is something about fall scented candles that make me feel warm and cozy, then transport me to my happy place. Candles with aromatherapy and essentials oils can relax you and ease your thoughts.
- Journal – Write it down, get your emotions out on paper. Release all that negative energy and use that time to reflect.
- Take a bath – Turn on a relaxing playlist and use your favorite bubble bath
- Go to the gym – Getting in the gym is be difficult, but once you get there you won’t regret getting in a good sweat session.
- Read a good book
- Take a nap
- Use your favorite face mask – I recommend any Neutrogena sheet mask. Sheet masks are effective and quick to use, give your skin the love it deserves.
- Binge watch your favorite TV show – A show that always puts me in a great mood is the Nanny
- Listen to a podcast
- Listen to music – I know you have that song that either puts you in the zone or makes you want to cry, whatever it is listen to it and sing your little heart out.
- Declutter – Tidying up your space can bring you so much clarity, get rid of the distractions and organize your space.
- Practice self affirmations – Speak to yourself in a positive way, tell yourself how strong and beautiful you are.
- Eat healthier – Put down that tub of ice cream and eat a home cooked meal with leafy greens like spinach.
- Drink more water – Stay hydrated my friends
- Stretch
- Spend time with friends/family – Nobody makes me belly laugh like my mom, when I’m feeling down and need a pick me up I know just who to call.
- Get a mani/pedi
- Wake up early
- Retail Therapy – My personal favorite form of self-care.
What are some of your favorite ways to practice self-care? I would love to hear them. Send me a message or leave a comment below, let’s chat!
