This post was originally published on September 29, 2020.
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It’s been an interesting year, hasn’t it? As we’ve all been forced into a slower pace of quiet and solitude, it’s created much more mental space for considering areas in life that the hustle and bustle push out.
One of the things I’ve been considering more is self-care. I mean, we all know it’s healthy to incorporate into your daily life to help reduce stress, increase all the good vibes, and just generally be good to yourself.
So how do you accomplish satisfactory self-care? I think it comes down to listening to yourself. It’s so super important to know yourself and your triggers and understand what drains you and when you need to take a step back to regroup and re-energize.
And I think that’s a critical part of self-care, particularly during this time. Being mindful of yourself. Acknowledging the things that make your soul come alive and pursuing them. Embracing those things of life that you really love and are unique to you.
So what are some things you can do to care for yourself?
Journal
Take long walks in nature
Practice photography
Cook healthy food
Drink lots of water
Take a lingering moment to drink a cup of hot tea in the afternoon
Daydream
Create something new with your hands
Learn a new hobby
Come a beach for seashells
Collect fall leaves
Make a list of everything you’re grateful for
Watch a funny show
Re-read your favorite book from childhood
Discover a new favorite author
Complete a long overdue chore
Take a bubble bath
Have a dance party at home
Buy fresh flowers for your bedroom
Appreciate the way the light filters in through your window
Do some boring old adulting
Write a note to a friend and send it through the mail
Take naps
Slow down
Rest
Laugh
Sing your heart out
Connect with loved ones
Call your mom (or dad or grandma or grandpa or aunt or uncle or sister or brother)
Watch a musical and sing along
Go for a run
Stop and smell the flowers
Bake chocolate chip cookies
I want to hear from you! What are some of your self-care ways?
