• Self-care, which includes nutrition, stress reduction, and exercise, helps keep a person happy, healthy, and resilient.
• Me-time is usually last on the agenda for most people, largely due to technology and job stress.
• Things like taking a trip or simply getting outside can contribute to lowering one’s stress level and increasing life satisfaction.

t’s so important to make sure you take good care of your body, mind, and soul every day, not just when you get sick. Learning how to eat right, reduce stress, exercise regularly, and take a time-out when you need it are touchstones of self-care and can help you stay healthy, happy, and resilient.

How Do You Engage in Self-Care?

Fortunately, there are many things you can do to engage in self-care. You can read about self-care strategies, join self-care programs, or work with a coach or therapist who can help support your progress. No matter what you choose, the goal is to figure out which self-care strategies work best for you, learn how to use these strategies, and implement them in your regular routine so you can boost your well-being not only today but forever.

Here are seven (7) ways to get started with your self-care.

1. Make sleep part of your self-care routine. 

Sleep can have a huge effect on how you feel both emotionally and physically. 

2. Take care of yourself by taking care of your gut. 

Your gut health can have a significant impact on your health, well-being, and feelings of vitality. 

3. Exercise daily as part of your self-care routine. 

We all know exercise is good for us, but do we really know how good it is? Daily exercise can help you both physically and mentally.

4. Eat right for self-care.

Eating the right foods can help prevent short-term memory loss and inflammation, both of which can have long-term effects on the brain and, in turn, the rest of the body.

5. Say no to others, and say yes to your self-care.

Having healthy boundaries; if you’re already stressed or overworked, saying yes to loved ones or coworkers can lead to burnout, anxiety, and irritability. 

6. Take a self-care break by getting outside. 

Spending time outside can help you reduce stress, lower your blood pressure, and live in the moment. 

7. Let a pet help you with your self-care. 

Pets can bring a boost to our lives. From giving unconditional love to providing companionship, pets can be hugely beneficial for our self-care. Dogs especially can help reduce stress and feelings of anxiety and can even lower blood pressure. In fact, many people who suffer from disorders like PTSD have benefited from working daily with animals, which is why service dogs have become so helpful for these individuals.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201812/self-care-12-ways-take-better-care-yourself