Simple Self-Care Activities To Start With
Many people aspire to take better care of themselves; to find a better balance between their work and life.
Taking some time out to refocus is a great, simple way to do that. Our mental and physical wellbeing is so much more important than we may realize and so we need to devote time to it.
Here are some simple self care activities you can start with, maybe this weekend.
1. Put Your Phone In A Drawer
Firstly, one of the best and most effective self care activities is to simply switch your phone off and put it in a drawer. Leave it there. Forget about it. Go on a digital detox. Disconnect from being a slave to your social media. We spend so much of our time scrolling through stuff we don’t even remember. Think about what you could do with that time instead, even if you start off with a short period of time at first.
2. Reconnect With Nature
Next on our list of simple self care activities is reconnecting with nature. Nature is healing; getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city and immersing yourself in nature is incredible therapy. Go for a walk. Go hug a tree!
3. Take A Bath
Washing those worries away can be an incredibly therapeutic thing to do. Run a hot bath, fill it with bubble bath or bath salts and light a few candles. Draw the curtains, play some music and truly relax and enjoy the experience.
4. Go For A Run
Release some endorphins and work on your physical (and mental) health by going for a run. The wind in your hair, your heart beating through your chest and the feeling once you’ve completed a mile or two is indescribable. You don’t have to be the next Olympic athlete to enjoy the benefits of exercise, just push yourself to go a little bit further each time.
5. Read A Book
Losing yourself in a book does wonders for your imagination. Being in a world surrounded by devices that spurt notifications every second, it’s hard to look away, and sometimes you need a break from the screen. Words have the power to be an escape and this is one of my favourite methods of escapism.
I’m sure many of us have wish lists of novels or a collection of unread books which are as tall as a house. When are you actually going to read them? Immerse yourself in wonderful writing, beautiful characters and plot twists you never saw coming.
6. Invest In Houseplants
Constantly seeing and being around plants helps people feel more calm and relaxed, thus decreasing levels of anxiety. It has been found that being around plants and caring for them does wonders for your mental health. It helps improve your memory and attention span by 20 percent and can increase concentration levels. Here are 10 of the best mood boosting houseplants you can look at
7. Cook a Delicious Meal
Some people look at cooking as a hassle, a chore, while others can find it therapeutic. If you enjoy it, I’m sure you’ll agree that bringing ingredients together to create something delicious can be relaxing and bring out your creative side. What’s even better is that once you have cooked it, you can enjoy eating it!
8. Stretch
Stretching is good for you. We should all be doing it. It helps with keeping muscles healthy, strong and flexible. Strengthen helps maintain motion in our joints. With more of us sat in the same position at a desk than ever below, our bodies need to stretch. Spend some mindful time stretching as part of your self care activities.
9. Pray
Some people have a faith, others don’t. Have you tried praying? Pray for your loved ones, for your situation, into different life events and issues. Regardless of your thoughts you might find comfort, relaxation and answers in prayer.
10. Have An Early Night
When was the last time you had an early night? So many of us burn the candle at both ends and our bodies know it. We feel it in our minds too. How do you fancy waking up refreshed for once? An early night is a wonderful way to use your time.
These are some simple self care activities which can simply be put into place today. There are many other things you can do to boost your overall wellbeing too, but it’s good to start small and find what what works for you first.
Focus on your self care and I’m sure you’ll be glad you did.
