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How to build a self-care routine that works
- Self-care has multiple components, and you should aim to incorporate multiple aspects into your day. Self-care usually falls into the following categories.
| Physical | Mental | Social | Emotional | Spiritual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Eat healthy meals |
Read a book |
Connect with a loved one |
Journaling |
Meditation |
|
Exercise |
Solve a puzzle |
Practice a hobby |
Therapy |
Go into nature |
|
Get enough sleep |
Play chess |
Ask for help |
Positive Affirmations |
Practice your faith |
|
Get “me” time |
Go to a museum |
Go on a date |
Play |
Listen to music that inspires you |
|
Bubble Baths |
Learn a new skill |
Set boundaries |
Create something |
Watch a sunset |
- Find out what makes you feel centered- make a list of things that “fill your cup”
- Brainstorm how you can incorporate those things into your daily life. Where are the parts of your day where you need a boost? Where can you fit things in?
- Make small changes- they’re far more sustainable than large changes.
- Set realistic goals for incorporating it. Setting unrealistic goals makes us more likely to give up when we don’t meet them.
- After seven days, evaluate.
- Adjust and tweak your approach as you go.