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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.