Recently
I’ve found myself caught up with a million things to do. I haven’t had
much time for myself, which has left me feeling burned out. As crazy as
our schedules get we have to remember that it’s so important to invest
time and energy to take time for ourselves. Whether that be a few
minutes, an hour or a full day. These are a few things that work for me
when I’m in need of some self care.
UNPLUG
Disconnect
from the world, turn your phone off for a few hours or day. Being on
your phone can be draining. This is major for me, as a blogger I’m on my
phone/emails 24/7 and unplugging feels like I’m not working even if
it’s just for a few hours.
PAMPERING
Self
care also means nourishing your body. Whether that be getting a
massage, taking a long bath, face mask. Also, sometimes doing nothing is
the best for your body to recharge.
MEDITATION
Practice
breathing exercises for about 5 minutes in a quite place. This will
rest your mind and keep you calm. I’ve also found that hiking helps to
keep your mind restless and fuel your body with energy. Mental health is
important.
REFLECTION
Wake
up everyday and reflect on three things you liked and didn’t like from
the previous day to improve your journey on that new day.
Self
care doesn’t have to be lavish. It’s as simple as giving yourself a
break and forgiving yourself when you can’t meet a deadline.
Remember
everyday is a new opportunity to make change and do something great.
Don’t forget to care for yourself. Self care isn’t selfish.
Xo,
May