Self-care

                                               Self-care, tips and helpful information :

“Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort.”

                                                                  – Deborah Day

What is self-care?

The practice of acting to preserve or improve one’s own health. Is taking care of and honoring your body, mind, and spirit in a way that activates your best self. Today I want to talk about all the benefits, tips and everything that surrounds the topic of self-care.

Self-care should be a priority, taking care of yourself helps you to take better care of those who are by your side. It is so easy to live from the routine and forget yourself and not dedicate time to ourselves.

In order to have better self-care, I want to let you know 5 ways to take care of yourself:

1.     Prioritize sleep: This is an easy and quick way to introduce self-care on a whole different level.

2.     Speak kindly–especially to yourself:  When you speak kind, truthful words you notice how your mind-set changes.

3.     Manage stressors: It is okay to say “no”, this little word can be empowering.

4.     Practice gratitude: Share your appreciation with the people that are kind to you.

5.     Learn to listen to your body: The more in tune we are with our physical body, the easier it becomes to read these signs.

When you take care of yourself and put into practice the ways of taking care of yourself, you will see a great difference in your life in a positive way, but how self-care benefits you. We are all less able to handle the stresses that come our way when we're already depleted by physical and emotional exhaustion. Or, put in a more positive way, we are more resilient and more able to handle life's stress when we are feeling our best both physically and emotionally. Taking time out to care for yourself can remind you and others that you and your needs are important, too.

Why is self-care so important?

Self-care is important because loving  yourself is important, and putting yourself first is not selfish is also important, when you are paying attention to your own self-care you will feel more connected to yourself and the world around you, you will go about your day with less stress and nothing is going to be as difficult as it did before. Be healthy, look after your physical health, give back to others and your community, connect with friends and family. When you do all that and see the difference around you, you will understand better the importance of self-care.

What about work, work is also one of the factors that influence self-care. There some tips about self-care that you can practice at work:

1.     Stop over committing yourself.

2.     Don't settle for superficial work relationships.

3.     Update your workspace.

4.     Take note of what you've accomplished on the job once a week or so.

5.     Congratulate yourself for your efforts and anything you've done.

        Another factor that influences a lot in self-care is social media.  There are some ways to practice self-care on social media.

Be mindful:  As you’re looking through social media feeds, take a second to check in with yourself. Do you feel happy and energized? Or tired and preoccupied? Why are you feeling this way?

Consider taking a break: If you’ve realized that spending time on any social media platform makes you feel tired or irritable, consider taking a break.  It can be liberating to eliminate unnecessary stresses from your life.

Get rid of guilt: People around you may poke fun if you Instagram your meal or take an extra second to get the right angle for your selfie. Keep doing you! Don’t feel guilty about the things you genuinely enjoy.

Don’t ignore cyberbullying: Bullying is always serious, whether it’s online or in person. If someone is constantly posting hurtful comments on your or someone else’s posts, take action. Block the offender, report the abuse, and talk to someone you trust about it.

“Don’t make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to lever yourself up.”

                     -Thomas J. Watson

Have you think that friendship is another form of self-care and in my opinion the most important of all, because without a friend nothing is possible, and friendship is one of the most valuable things we have. That’s another way to take care of yourself expending time with one of the most important persons in your live, your friends, and there are so many things that you can do together like getting your nails done, make Saturday or even Sunday mornings brunch together, learn how to make a new cocktail, or even a recipe that you have always wanted to do, you can also do exercise together , there are so many things you can do with your friend and that is another form of self-care.

 People today have the freedom to build their own social convoy, which may include family, friends, and other important individuals in their life. Some of these relationships may be predominantly or exclusively online, while others involve face-to-face interactions. Understanding how to establish and maintain these supportive connections is an essential part of life.

I could spend hours talking about self-care,  all the different areas that selfcare covers but I think  that the most important thing is that we put into practice all these tips that are so helpful for a better life, do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today but above all do not miss having the best moments of your life for not taking better care of you. Remember to always have time for yourself, be happy, and do something new every day so you can see at the end the difference that taking care of yourself makes.

 “You keep tabs on the victories of others but failed to notice that you just crossed yet another milestone. How do you hold up the light for others but turn it out when it gets to you.”

                                                                                                                _Chinonye J. Chidolue