"We are the company we keep so make sure you actually like yours."
Self-love and self-care are two incredibly important things we must prioritise when maintaining a healthy relationship with ourselves. When we embrace self-love and care, we open up the opportunity to improve our wellbeing and self-confidence.
Self-care is anything we intentionally do to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health.
Here are some ideas...
Pssst.. Relaxing self-care activities can trigger the production of our body’s 'feel good' hormones, like serotonin!
Put your feet up
Taking time out to relax is what keeps us sane. Even if you haven't had a long or particularly hard day, we must take time to unwind and recharge our batteries - Kick those shoes off and put your feet up.
Relax, run a bath
Make this moment yours. Aim to prioritise even just half an hour of your day to focus on winding down, concentrating on you -Light some candles, add the bubbly and soak the stress away.
Detox
We instantly feel good when we take care of our bodies and pampering is a guaranteed way to reduce your levels of stress. Self-care is about spoiling yourself once in a while - Purchase a nice face mask.
Set the mood
Candles are scientifically proven to soothe us. Adding a selection of scented candles to your room will provide you with a calm ambiance that will de-stress both your body and mind.
Ease your mind
Essential oils are often used to soothe and calm emotions. Similarly, they improve sleep, enhance mood and reduce stress. Oil diffusers are used to promote relaxation and are commonly used throughout the evening before falling asleep.
Nourish the body
Bath salts provide you with deep relaxation and leave you feeling centered, calm and relaxed. These salts are very popular to give you a fragrant, mineral-infused soak.
Food and mood
Ever heard the saying 'Food for mood?'. Well, maintaining a healthy diet is something we can choose to do to look after ourselves. Eating well has multiple health benefits. A healthy balanced diet can increase our energy and improve our sleep.
Girl, come out
Isolation can cause a mixture of problems. Low mood, anxiety, irritability. Withdrawing from other people can leave you feeling alone and worthless. However, investing in self-care can even include organising a lunch date with friends. Getting out the house and being with others - Activity and interaction is key for positive wellbeing.
Ok, just one drink
My bedroom is comfortable. I’m protected. - NO. Make a list of the friends in your life you want to connect with and start by scheduling with them. Good friendships promote health and happiness. We all need someone to lean on and It's important to experience feelings of belonging.
GlossyBox
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Wind down time
Podcasts hold a number of benefits. Number one, they can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.
Listening to relatable podcasts and taking advice from others is one way we learn. Some may give expert tips to guide you on a journey of being more mindful and self-aware!
Videos online are another way we can learn about self-care and self-love. There are many people out there who share their experiences with their personal growth.
ASMR is very popular for winding down and relaxing. Watching a 15-30 minute video before bed gives stress-reducing benefits that involve a tingling sensation that start at the top of the head and moves throughout the body.
Download my activity book here.
Work through your thoughts and feelings in your own workbook. Focus on your strengths, qualities and also recognise any negative emotions you have.
