Self-care must be as essential as taking a bath. You have to do it daily to be in your best shape all the time not just physically but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. When you take care of yourself enough, you are able to share with other the overflowing love you have inside you and you won’t ever feel exhausted.
Now, if you’ve been depriving yourself the kind of TLC that you deserve lately and you totally forgot where to start, here are 6 tips for you:
1. Develop a mindful morning habit
Mindfulness is becoming such a huge term nowadays because of the busy lifestyle that everyone tends to have. It refers to the act of being in or feeling the present moment so you can feel better holistically. To be able to create a mindful morning habit, the first thing you need to do is to not hit the snooze button when your alarm goes each morning. Once you hear the sound of your alarm, do some simple stretching on your bed and get up right away. This will prevent you from lounging further and feeling lazy to do anything. By acknowledging the fact that it is already morning, you are signalling your mind and body that it’s time to get going.
2. Sing out loud to your favorite music
More than being nostalgic, it also feels good to sing along with your favorite music. Why not turn the radio on and sing your heart out. This will help you release stress and make you feel better.
3. Skip sugary drinks and go for tea instead
Do you know that sugar is much more addicting than drugs? This is the reason why it is really hard to go on a sugarless diet when you’ve been bingeing on sweets for too long. To succeed at it, try letting go of sugary drinks and foods gradually until sugar gets totally cut from your system. Replace your favourite soda with tea instead. There is a wide variety of teas out in the market and I am sure that one or a few will catch your tastebuds.
4. Read books that you are really interested about
Reading books is not only one of the best forms of relaxation but it also promotes continuous learning even after you’re done studying. Find books under your topics of interest and you’ll surely have no time to look at your mobile phone for entertainment.
5. Take time to travel
Those who wait for the right time to travel will never have time for it. So, if you’ve been putting of your vacation for too long now, it’s time to serve that leave of absence. By seeing a different place, let’s say, once a month, you are rejuvenating your senses and allowing your body to release happy hormones, making you feel more fulfilled and more productive once you’re back to work or to your normal routine.
6. Exercise
It doesn’t matter whether you are more comfortable exercising in the morning, in the afternoon, or in the evening. What’s important is that you allot some time to do it regularly. By exercising on a daily basis, you are giving yourself a break, allowing it to strengthen and release toxins through your sweat. At home, you can do simple exercises even without any gym equipment or might as well try the vibrating plates, which can also help you shed those unwanted fats.
Taking care of yourself shouldn’t be complicated at all. By following the simple ways above, you are on your way to becoming a better and happier you – one who is able to share with others because you’re like a fountain filled with overflowing love.
HEY ! I’m Nil (Founder of OnlineDrifts.com), Digital Marketer, Affiliate Marketer and a blogger writing about blogging tips, SEO, Tech Tips etc.