Self-care isn’t selfish
We’ve been navigating a tumultuous climate for quite a while. We turn on the morning news or open social media and it can feel overwhelming with everything going on in the world. A lot of it is out of our control, so it can make it feel even more daunting.
Then mix in personal life – kids going back to school, schedule changes, or commuting to an office for the first time in while – it can feel like a lot.
It’s okay to not be okay all the time, but it is important to take care of yourself and manage anxiety and stress in a healthy way.
With a new season approaching, it’s a great time to have a little reset. September is National Self-Care Awareness Month and a great reminder that we all need to take care of ourselves.
Here are some self-care ideas and resources that have helped us:
Go for a walk
Do a Social Media Detox https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/g30681374/social-media-detox-tips/
Practice Yoga (we love Yoga with Adriene) https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
Make yourself some “spa water” https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/infused-water-ideas/
Move in a fun way (Zumba, Jazzercice, Dance party in your kitchen?)
Take a long shower, bubble bath, face mask or hair mask (or more than one together!)
De-clutter a room or workspace
Hang out with the family pet
Cook a fun (and healthy) meal https://www.skinnytaste.com/cheeseburger-crunch-wrap/
Video chat with a loved one if they live far away
Buy a bouquet of flowers for the house
Listen to a podcast
Start a new book – Some books we’ve been reading – Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty, After the Rain by Alexandra Elle, The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee
Try a Self-Care Planner – We like this one from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085HLH5PX?pf_rd_r=ABJ7C6N3ATB1P4HBPRRT&pf_rd_p=8fe9b1d0-f378-4356-8bb8-cada7525eadd&pd_rd_r=87f8bb98-b0ac-4754-b710-3145bb5f5196&pd_rd_w=MdDds&pd_rd_wg=Rvz2T&ref_=pd_gw_unk
6 Tips For Coping With COVID Anxiety This Fall And Winter https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/04/1033672045/6-tips-for-coping-with-covid-anxiety-this-fall-and-winter
Start an indoor herb garden
Journaling
Diffuse some essential oils in a diffuser (try peppermint, lavender, orange)
