How do you care about yourself?How do you love yourself? How do you give yourself time? How do you become kind to yourself? These are frequently asked questions by people who have often loved others more than they've loved themselves.
Self care is the act of preserving and improving one's physical and mental health. It's the act of expressing your love and kindness to yourself. There are many benefits of self care , just to name a few :
-Reduces stress and anxiety
-Boosts your self esteem
-Improves physical health
-Improves mental health
-Can lead to better relationships
"If you can do it for someone else , do it for yourself." It's very important to realise that Self Care is a journey , it's not a quick fix , it's an ideal way of expressing yourself to yourself through a long period of time. This requires alot of sacrifice and strength , especially if you're not used to caring about yourself. This leads to independency , it rewards you with the ability to do things without seeking validation.
Here are 10 ways to start caring about yourself:
-Start a Journaling Practice
-Spend time with yourself
-Read a book about self care and self love
-Spend time with loved ones
-Spoil yourself
-Meditate
-Pray , get in touch with your spiritual Identity.
-Put your phone on airplane mode , and focus on yourself.
-Practice affirmations
-Engage in physical activities
Gone are the days where you prioritise what doesn't serve you over your mental and physical well-being. Do it for you , before you do it for someone else.
Reward yourself , you deserve it.!
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