The Importance of Self-Care

In a world with a lot of stress and daily expectations, it’s important to add a self-care routine to your schedule to help you manage your stress. It’s easy to continue to go through day to day life without thinking about yourself or giving time to yourself and your own needs. The idea of self-care looks different for everyone- whether thats just simply spending time alone or getting a massage. Self-care is the idea that you’re taking care of yourself so that you can be the healthiest version of yourself. Self-care is individualized and tailored to what makes YOU happy and brings you the most peace.

The benefits of maintaining a self-care routine- 

• Helps us cope with daily stressors 

• Incorporating a relaxing daily routine or allowing some time for things that you enjoy, helps you live a very healthy lifestyle and gives you that space to indulge in activities that brings you peace. Incorporating this into your daily schedule allows you to have an outlet when dealing with daily stressors. Self-care allows you to check in with yourself and ask yourself how you’re doing/what you need in that moment. 

• Can improve mental health 

• Practicing self-care can lead to more positive health outcomes. If you’re constantly checking in with yourself regarding your exercise, sleep patterns, diet then you’re able to understand what your body needs both mentally and physically. This can help alleviate some feelings of Depression and Anxiety. 

How to incorporate a self-care routine- 

• Figure out what activities bring you happiness or replenish your energy. 

• Start small, chose one activity or behavior that you’d like to incorporate into your routine. 

• Practice incorporating that daily or weekly. 

• Reflect on how you feel. Understand if this self-care routine is adding value to your life.