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“There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by myself.” - Brian Andreas
Eat well — it’s easy to succumb to eating more sugar and carbs in winters. Strategically pick a few occasions where you go off your normal healthy eating plan if you’re ok with that (aka cheat day / meals) and eat healthy the rest of the month. This will prevent you from wondering how those extra 10 pounds appeared in June!
Laugh — don’t underestimate the benefits of a good laugh. Keep things light in your heart as much as you can, and find time for some humor. I personally enjoy watching old classics in the evenings, with their predictable plots and happy endings. It reminds me not to take things so seriously and gives my brain a rest.
Recognize the negatives —Remember that it’s ok to acknowledge that life is imperfect. We don’t have to feel happy about everything. Be gentle with yourself. Don’t judge yourself for having sad or anxious feelings. Recognize that they’re there, rather than trying to pretend the emotions don’t exist.
Stop comparing — It is really thief of all joy. We never really know what anyone else is going through or what their journey has been. Let others do their thing, and you do yours.
Drink water — when our schedules are busy, we sometimes forget to do obvious things like drinking enough water. If you’re feeling sluggish, it could be because you’re not hydrated. Make sure you regularly drink enough water, especially when the weather is dry and cold.
Exercise — whatever you normally do, keep doing it! Whether it’s a walk outside, yoga, or an intense workout, keep up with your routine even when the weather changes so that your body stays strong and your mind stays clear. And don’t forget the stress relief that exercise provides. It’s one of the best ways I know to beat stress!
Sleep — this one seems like a no brainer, but how many of us skimp on sleep just to fit in a few more things in the evenings? Make sure you get a little more sleep if your holidays were hectic and you didn't get enough shut eye so that your body has a chance to recover from the extra effort you’d putting in.
Take a time out for yourself — do at least one thing each day to unplug and get away from the daily rut of life. Have a quiet cup of tea and enjoy it without multi-tasking. Escape for a few minutes to read a good book.
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What will you do to foster your own self-care? Pick one thing from the list or add in your own ideas. Take 10 minutes out of your schedule and care for yourself every day. If you have some ideas about how to incorporate self-care into your routine around the holidays, please share in the comments below!
Now, excuse me while I clock in my workout. It is a cold winter day but I know I’ll feel better if I get some good endorphins out. That’s my self-care practice for today. See you next time!
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I needed to read this today! Self care is so easy to forget sometimes. Thanks for such a great post!
ReplyDeleteI definitely need to do a better job with self-care! Thank you for the tips!
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These are all excellent tips. Everyone always says you need to take care of yourself, but the trick is knowing how.
ReplyDeleteThese are such great points! Stop comparing to others is a really important one that we all need to follow.
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Cathy
Skin care is actually one of the things I'm truly enjoying lately... taking time to put on a face mask or use my roller. I never did this in the past! Great post!
ReplyDeleteI really like the ideas, very insightful for sure especially recognizing the negatives. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteChad
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Trying to stay active, drink my water, and be kind to my skin! You are right about stopping the comparison game. No one wins at that one.
ReplyDeleteChic on the Cheap
These are really great ways to practice self care. Sometimes it's hard to take time for ourselves but it's a great reminder.
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Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com
Love your tips! I always need to remember to drink more water! I like to spend 10 minutes at night just cleaning my skin
ReplyDeleteTaking time for yourself and stop comparing are two things I definitely need to work on! This is a really great post and awesome reminders!
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Such great reminders; I'm really working on taking time for myself this year and not feeling guilty that Im not being "productive".
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips; I definitely need to drink more water!
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self care is uber important. my makeup and skincare is my self care time
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ReplyDeleteSleep really is a big one for me! I need to work on getting more sleep, and making it count!
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ReplyDeleteLove this post! I feel like we all take self care for granted sometimes
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ReplyDeleteI love Aveeno products! Self care is so important, and sleep is my number one goal each night. I know if I don't sleep enough I am not at 100%.
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