08/24/2021
6 STEPS TO UPLIFTING DAILY SELF-CARE
⠀
▫️Keep a Sleep Schedule
Take time to consider if you’re getting enough sleep, typically between seven to nine hours, or even more if you want to treat yourself. Nothing quite helps us relax like sleeping, while we are sleeping our bodies get a chance to recharge and prepare for whatever life throws at us the next day. Try to implement and stick to a sleep schedule and remember to avoid caffeine, sugars, and bright lights before bed.
⠀
▫️Workout
Consider going for walks, either long or short walks whichever you prefer. Take the time to smell the fresh air, and feel the sun on your skin, it can work wonders on both your mind and body. For a more focused approach consider buying a gym, yoga, Pilates, or dance fitness membership and regularly visit to relieve stress, boost energy and tone the body. The boost in endorphins alone can give you the feeling of a whole new energized and happy you.
⠀
▫️Improve Ambiance
Try cleaning up around you, clean your sheets, clean up your desk, light a soft scented candle, buy some fresh flowers, use an essential oil diffuser, and even dim the lights for an added touch of relaxation.
⠀
▫️Read and Write
Read to learn new things, or just for a temporary escape. If you’re the type that wants to channel their written creativity, then let your thoughts free flow into a short story, poem, or even a song. Also try keeping a journal by your bed to write out your brilliant ideas, dreams, and emotions.
⠀
▫️Do an At-Home Facial
Try doing a sheet mask, or mud mask, which will not only help, improve your skin, but also help you relax. You can even quickly make your own soothing mask by mixing up honey, oats and whole milk. Facials are a personal favorite way to take care of skin while drinking a cup of matcha tea and scrolling through social media feeds.
⠀
▫️Boost your Nutrition
What you put in your body often determines how you are going to feel throughout the day and how your body and mind handle certain situations. Start researching foods and find some that you love! Foods often have higher nutritional values than any other food and can dramatically make a difference in your energy levels and mood.