Self-Care Gide For Beginners

How can you practice self-care?
Let’s see 15 ways (with some cool examples):

1.    Connect with others to improve your social wellbeing.
For example:
→    When you go to a bar, start a conversation with someone.

2.    Explore activities that give you a sense of achievement. 
For example:
→    Sports (I love sports! You know, right?)

3.    Stay in the present moment by embracing mindfulness.
For example:
→    Spend 5 minutes in solitude and silence with yourself every morning just after waking up.

4.    Create a restful sleep environment and aim for 7-9 hours nightly.
For example:
→    Fresh, dark and silent bedroom
→    8 hours sleep with earplugs (like me!)

5.    Spend time daily for your physical, mental and emotional health.
For example:
→    Yoga
→    Stretching before bedtime

6.    Immerse in sensory activities for an engaging experience.
For example:
→    Aromatherapy massages
→    A full day at a Wellness Spa

7.    Be kind to yourself. Know when to say no for your self-care.
For example:
→    Define what you’re willing to accept and what you’re not.

8.    Talk about your thoughts and feelings with others.
For example:
→    Talk every day with a close friend about your daily mood.

9.    Practice journaling or engage in self-reflection out loud.
For example:
→    Before bedtime, write down 3 things you’re grateful for.
→    Have daily conversations with yourself out loud (like me!)

10.    Engage in activities that bring genuine happiness.
For example:
→    Gardening
(I don’t like gardening, but it’s my mom’s favorite self-care tool :))

11.    Stay as active as possible and exercise regularly.
For example:
→    Gym (I love the gym!!)
→    Move your body every 60 minutes. Just move it.

12.    Do things that hold personal significance to you.
For example:
→    Praying
→    Giving charity

13.    Sustain your wellbeing with healthy nutrition.
For example:
→    Porridge at breakfast
Do you want my recipe?
Here it is:
✓     60 grams of oats
✓     30 grams of walnuts
✓     30 grams of vanilla whey protein
✓     A little bit of rice milk
Just mix it well.
Prepare it the day before and put it in the fridge.
You can’t imagine how good it’s gonna taste the next day.
Uhm… So good!
Can you catch a whiff of that vanilla goodness too?

14.    Ensure breaks at work and get enough rest each week.
For example:
→    Spend time in nature during the weekend
→    Look at nature for 2 minutes every 60 minutes of work (like me!)

15.    Invest time in activities aligned with your core values.
For example:
→    Help the elderly
→    Help cats in the catteries (I love cats!)