Published July 23, 2022, 9:57 a.m. by None
Everyone wants to live an enjoyable life, however the secret to enjoying life is having safe and sound health. The importance of self-care cannot be overemphasized because, those little act you overlook can have a great effect on your health on the long run. Self-care is anything you do to take care of yourself so you can stay physically, mentally, and emotionally balance. Why is self-care important It reduces/eliminates stress and anxiety.It improves concentration.It improves energy.It minimizes frustration and anger.It increases happiness.It helps boost the immune system.Self-care tipsPhysical Self-careInclude activities that improve physical well-being. These activities includes; Working out daily, eating healthy, seeing a doctor when you are sick, going to see the dentist for dental check-up, taking medications as prescribed, avoiding drugs and alcohol, get 7-9 hours of sleep. You should also try making sleep a priority, meditating and also try a relaxing activity as this will also improve your physical well-being.Emotional Self-careEmotional self-care may include activities that help you acknowledge and express your feelings regularly and safely.Talk to someone, reflect, journal, read, do something artistic, listen to music, work out, take a walk, watch something that suits the mood (or does the opposite and changes it), cry it out, hug someone, cuddle, laugh, take a nap. These activities can improve your emotional health.Financial Self-careDevelop a practical financial plan, open a savings account, start saving (even as little as #200 per day), try saving even more if you are already saving, invest, cut back on unnecessary purchases, consider where you can cut corners, avoid credit cards, ask for a raise. Reflect on your relationship with money, be intentional with your money and set clear and realistic financial goals for yourself. Social Self-careMeet up with friends and family, keep in contact with old friends, volunteer, go out, have fun, engage in healthy social media use, exude positivity, utilize technology when distance is a factor, have a big laugh. Close connections are important to your well-being. The best way to cultivate and maintain close relationships is to put time and energy into building your relationships with others.Spiritual Self-careMeditate, pray, reflect, engage in yoga, visit a meaningful site, do right by others, be mindful, consider your higher purpose and meaning, look to your higher power for support, love one another, help those in need. Whether you enjoy meditation, attending a religious service, or praying, spiritual self-care is important.Mental Self-careThe way you think and the things that you're filling your mind with greatly influence your psychological well-being.Mental self-care includes doing things that keep your mind sharp, like puzzles, or learning about a subject that fascinates you. You might find reading books or watching movies that inspire you fuels your mind. Mental self-care also involves doing things that help you stay mentally healthy. Practicing self-compassion and acceptance, for example, helps you maintain a healthier inner dialogue. Taking good care of your well-being can bring stability to your lives, boost your immune system, help you stay focused and make you think flexibly. With good self-care routine you can fulfil all other responsibilities with ease and become more productive. If you have tried these tips and your do not feel comfortable, you can book an appointment with a doctor or ask a question.
