When the New Year rolls around we all resolve to take better care of ourselves. Sometimes self care can be seen as being selfish. Putting your needs ahead of, any one of the hundred of things on our never ending to-do list, just feels wrong. In the fast paced modern society even taking ten minutes to yourself may feel like the precious time that could be spent doing something more productive or useful. When there appears to be some urgent chore to finish or deadline to meet or a meeting to attend, spending time on Self Care may seem like a waste of your valuable time.
However, Taking time to take care of our physical and mental health should be a priority in our lives. It is difficult to argue about the necessity of self care in the modern society. No one else will be able to take better care of our bodies and our minds than us. Taking steps to incorporate simple self care routines in to your daily life may help you to avoid major health problems in the future. Your health become your greatest asset as you grow older.
No one is more capable of taking care of yourself than you. Therefore it is extremely important that you prioritize self care, even if you feel like the busiest person in the world .
No one is more capable of taking care of yourself than you. Therefore it is extremely important that you prioritize self care, even if you feel like the busiest person in the world .
- Take care of your physical health
This is the number one thing you can do when it comes to Self Care. Taking care of your physical health includes the most basic self care practices and habits such as eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, taking any medication that you need to take for your illnesses at the correct time, getting 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night, including some form of physical exercise into your daily routine, and prioritizing annual medical checkups and dental visits. Although these habits are obviously extremely beneficial to our health, it is pretty common to see these basic self care practices being easily forgotten. Therefore, make a conscious decision to include good health practices into your daily routine this year.
- Put yourself first
Although, this may sound incredibly selfish at first, there is merit to putting your own needs first. You must be in good physical and mental health, to be a good parent, partner or a productive employee. If you are sick or stressed your ability to take care of your family and to do your job properly becomes compromised. No one can or is going to make your interests or needs their priority. Only you can do that. It is crucial that you take the time to prioritize the things that are important to you and your mental health even if you feel like that you don't have a minute to spare for your needs. Take time to relax and take active steps to deal with any form of stress. Meditate or do yoga. Listen to classical music. If you are a religious person take time to pray or do a bible study or anything that will help you connect with your faith. Adopt minimalist habits and simplify your life Take a day off from work or even go on a solo weekend get-away. Even if your family will find it inconvenient at the time, they will surely be grateful that you took the time to take care of yourself in the long run.
- Set up a plan to get your financial life in order
Stress relating to finances can lead to many mental and even physical problems. This year take time to come up with a plan to put your finances in order. This will include coming up with a debt repayment plan, saving up money for emergencies, and planing for your retirement. If you are thinking of asking for a promotion or a changing your career path, consider obtaining new educational qualifications or attending training sessions and improving your skills.
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- Make it a priority to take care of your mental health
It is very important to prioritize your mental health. Take steps to reduce stress and anxiety in your life. Seek professional or medical help if you suffer from any form of mental illness. Don't hide the fact that you need help to deal with an illness because of the stigma attached to mental health. If you require to take medicines to deal with depression or anxiety make it a priority. Create a habit to take the medicines as prescribed by your doctor at the correct time. Talk to a therapist or a mental health counselor at your school. Avoid or (if possible) completely cut out toxic relationships from your life. Surround yourself with people and things that make you happy. Be with positive people who support you and make you feel energized, instead of people who are constantly negative and drain your mental energy. Put your needs and mental health first. Life is way too short so don't waste it on people you don't deserve you or treat you with the respect you deserve.