
Health
20 Ways to Practice Self-Care & Make 2020 All About You
January
15,
2020
Self-care is getting a lot of buzz lately ‚ some good and some bad. In the day and age where society celebrates ‚treating yo‚ self,‚ it seems the message of self-care has become a bit skewed along the way i.e. it‚s not just about splurging on that mani-pedi or getting a monthly massage, after all.
In fact, practicing self-care doesn‚t have to cost a penny. At the end of the day, self-care is simply about taking care of yourself ‚ that is your emotional, physical and mental health. As it turns out, there‚s proof in the pudding too. This recent study found that students who engaged in self-care reported less stress and higher quality of life.
So how do you get started on developing a self-care practice, anyway? For one, you don‚t have to be a wellness blogger or health professional to do so; anyone can take the time to focus more on themselves. And if you‚re thinking you don‚t have time to take care of yourself or you feel guilty doing so, remember you can‚t pour from an empty cup. In order to take care of others, you must take care of yourself first.
Here are 20 simple ways to practice self-care this year to kick off 2020 on a feel-good note.
- Set clear boundaries
- Start a new hobby
- Develop a morning ritual
- Check in with yourself
- Do a health checkup
- Have fun with exercise
- Cook a nourishing meal for yourself
- Practice positive affirmations
- Grab coffee with a friend
- Spend more time outside
- Go on a digital detox
- Meditate
- Practice gratitude
- Slow down
- Build a self-care kit
- Pamper yourself
- Book a mini retreat
- Get your beauty sleep
- Seek help
- Keep it simple