Self-care is often talked about these days. Taking a bubble bath is a commonly shown example. But who’s got time for that? And why is self-care even important?
Self-care is very important, it gives us the time we need to check in with our bodies and our feelings. Are we tired? Hungry? Anxious? Angry? Defeated? What do we need to lead a more peaceful life? The answer to these types of questions can be found in self-care, and it is important that we ask these questions and find these answers. What is also true is that you may not have time to “unplug” for an hour, or maybe you hate baths, that’s ok! There are endless ways to self-care!
Some more acceable ways to get some self-care are to turn off your radio when you drive and get some silence in this ever louder world. Or maybe it’s to crank your favorite song and sing at the top of your lungs. Self-care can be walking your dog and counting the trees as you go, noticing the leaves and the different shades of green, leaving your to-do list alone for 5 minutes. There are apps or YouTube with as little as 2 minute guided meditations. Eating an apple and listening to the crunch. Going to sleep 5 minutes earlier. Giving yourself a scalp massage for 30 seconds as you wash your hair. Self-care can be small, but it is meanigful to focus on your own needs regularly for as little as 30 seconds. How do you connect with yourself? List your self-care ideas in the comments.