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Take care of yourself firstWe are able to execute our tasks, help care for others, and sustain our daily routines if we care for yourselves first. Here are some tips and tricks to incorporate self-care into your routine.
Taking care of yourself is not selfish, it is survival. You do not have to purchase anything to achieve self-care. Scheduling self-care in your calendar or setting a daily time for care is helpful. Some of these things can take only several moments! Remember you will be more successful if you take a break from work. |
List of self-care techniques
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Exercise
Drink water Practice mindfulness Just sit (do NOTHING) Take a bath Buy yourself flowers Craft Read Look at the clouds or stars Put on some music Light a candle Sing in the shower Stretch Go swimming Put on a cute outfit Bake or cook Watch the sunset |
Put on a face mask
Garden Write down a gratitude Drink spa water (water with fruit) Write a card to a friend Do word search or puzzle Color or draw Get outside Write a compliment to yourself Watch a funny video Have an afternoon treat Look through your pictures Call a friend Ask for a hug Play with clay Soak your feet in hot water Take 5 deep breaths |
Read a children's book
Take a nap Read a magazine Blast music and dance Put your face in the sun Journal your thoughts Hang with your pet Write down names of your loved ones Smile at strangers Give yourself a foot massage Smell flowers outside Listen to nature sounds Skip Rant or vent to a friend Put on fuzzy socks Make your bed Talk to yourself in the mirror |
