If there's one thing I enjoy, it's engaging in some good ol self-care. I take any opportunity I can to do something nice for myself. Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health. I like to think of it as a healthy activity that you feel is restorative to your overall health and well-being. When most people think of self-care i'm sure they envision pedicures and face masks. Now don't get me wrong, those are ways to restore yourself, but self-care comes in many different forms. I want you to think about the last time you really checked in with yourself when feeling depleted to assess exactly what you needed for restoration and recharge. We prioritize depending on our needs and depending on your experiences this will change and look different. Are you honoring this? Broadening your understanding of self-care can help you to keep yourself high on your priority list. Below I have included some different types of self-care and how you can keep your cup full.
Physical Self-Care
This is about taking care of our bodies. It doesn't have to look like a vigorous exercise routine but instead something that you enjoy.
- Sleep
- Hydration
- Exercise/ Movement
- Being Outside
- Stretching/Yoga
- Deep Breathing
- Nutrition
Emotional Self-Care
This is about becoming more in tune with your emotions. Checking in with yourself and becoming more mindful of your thinking patterns and triggers and finding ways to work through them.
- Stress Management
- Compassion
- Practicing Gratitude
- Journaling
- Me-Time
- Therapy
- Coping Skills
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Being Creative
Social Self-Care
As humans we are naturally social beings who crave social interaction. This may look different depending on if you are an introvert or extrovert because our levels of social comfort varies.
- Establishing Boundaries
- Time With Friends
- Time With Family
- Date Night
- Social Media
- Being Present
- Communication
Spiritual Self-Care
This is about nourishing your soul. It does not only have to relate to religion.
- Meditation
- Prayer
- Sacred Space
- Spending Time In Nature
- Donating To Charity Or a Cause You Believe In
Intellectual Self-Care
This is about engaging in something that nourishes and challenges your mind and also expanding your knowledge.
- Reading a Book
- Learning a New Language
- Watching a documentary
- Researching a Topic of Interest
I hope you all found this helpful and you honor whatever it is you may need at this time for your overall health and well-being. Self-care is not selfish, it's self preservation.
Peace &. Good Vibes
Harmonious Kourt
