Self-Care Is Important – Here Are 10 Ways To Make Self Care A Priority

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Today’s busy lifestyle means that for many of us, self-care is often ignored and pushed aside for more important, more pressing commitments.

When in fact, self-care should be a priority. Without it, we cannot function at our optimum, which means that different areas of our life may be adversely impacted.

For many, living in this fast-paced world our lifestyle is a busy one, often rushing between commitments, however there are still ways you can implement self-care in your life. Here are ten ways you can add self-care to your routine so that you can maintain your physical, mental and emotional health.

1. Identify what self-care is to you

We all have different needs and different ways of unwinding. Identify what self-care is the most effective for you. It may be taking a walk and getting outdoors, or curling up by the fire with a good book. It may be surrounding yourself with good friends, taking a bike ride or soaking in a long, hot bath. Whatever it is, learn to define self-care for you as an individual so that you can better take care of yourself.

2. Establish a routine

Once you understand what self-care works for you, add it to your routine. Commit to engaging the activity regularly until it becomes a habit, something that is simply a normal part of your life.

3. Get regular, good quality sleep

Establish a sleep routine so that you are getting enough high-quality sleep. Sleep is a critical part of maintaining good health and should not be underestimated. By implementing a sleep routine, you can ensure that you are getting enough rest and are therefore optimally prepared to perform at your best.

4. Eat a balanced diet

Diet is an important part of self-care and has a significant impact on your health. Make sure to eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, avoiding soft drink and processed foods.

5. Exercise regularly

Exercise if great for physical, mental and emotional health and should be a part of any self-care routine.

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6. Learn to say no

The ability to establish boundaries can be important to self-care. Rather than simply saying yes to everything until things become unbearable or seemingly impossible, learn to say no when you are busy or feeling under pressure.

7. Get organized

A little organisation can go a long way in regard to your self-care. Implementing strategies to be more organised can really help reduce your stress and improve your mental health.

8. De-clutter your environment

Get rid of the rubbish and excess goods in your house; a cleaner, less cluttered space is great for your mental health as it will help to reduce stress levels.

9. Put Yourself on the Calendar 

It can often feel like we are being pulled in a million different directions. Make sure to schedule time for your self-care and don’t allow this to be interrupted.

10. Take a break

If things are getting too much, take a break. It might be taking a few days off work, getting a away for the weekend or taking a longer vacation; regardless of the length, sometime simply stepping out of the environment can be great for perspective and self-care.

Love yourself. That means to listen to your heart. What is it telling you? Do you need to take more time for yourself? Do you need to do more of what you love and less of what you don’t? Life is short. At the end of it, being able to say you lived life ‘your way’ on your terms with passion, commitment, grace and love will leave no room for regret.