Self-care – It’s never too late to start giving yourself the care you need and deserve
There are moments in life when we may feel like ‘Too Much’. Maybe Too Much to handle emotionally or physically or both, just wanting to switch off and reset our mind and body. There are times when we feel we are dragging ourselves through the day. Let’s face it, we can have painful, hard, difficult, challenging and confusing moments. But we know it’s OK to have such feelings, after all we are humans and not robots.
Maybe it’s time for some self-care and me-time. Maybe it’s time to reset our internal rhythm. Here are some self-care suggestions that could help us bounce back, re-tune and relax ourselves emotionally and physically thus, giving the ability to carry on with a more positive attitude. Of course, this is not an exhaustive list and perhaps you may comment what works for you in such moments.
Breathe deeply, slowly. 4 counts in, six counts out
Hydrate – make sure you have had enough water in the day
Nourish your body with healthy food
Sleep – make sure you have enough sleep and are well rested
Exercise – walk, jog, yoga, whatever helps the body to feel fatigued
Free form in a journal, just write it out
Read your favorite book, spiritual literature or poetry
Hone your creativity skills – draw, paint, color, cook, knit, sow, tend a garden
Feel like watching Netflix all day? Do it. Indulge
Mediate for at least 5 minutes
Eat your favorite or comforting foods
Watch a sunrise or sunset
Go for nature walks
Listen to your favorite music
Watch comedy or goofy shows