10 Ways to Practice Self Care at Home

Self Care is somewhat of a buzz word these days, but that doesn’t mean the concept should be lost. Making a commitment to refuel our mind & body on a regular basis is a crucial ingredient when it comes to maintaining a happy, healthy life.

Forms of self care come in all shapes & sizes. And because of that there are all types of practices that we can fit into the nooks & crannies of our daily lives. But here is the thing about self -care. It is a practice that requires you to be somewhat committal. It will not happen unless you intentionally make space for it.

The result is worth it. Taking care of yourself gives you what it takes to give those around you the best version of yourself. So stop what you are doing RIGHT now, and schedule at least one of the below into your schedule tomorrow.

I Don’t Have Time

Don’t use this excuse. As I mentioned above, self care comes in all shapes and sizes. Many of the below can be done in 15 minutes or less. If are using this excuse try these suggestions:

Wake Up Early. Waking up before my family allows me at least 30 minutes to enjoy my morning coffee in silence. Journaling, reading or moving my body are all common activities I will achieve within the first 30 minutes of the day.

Schedule Time. Put time for yourself on the calendar. Just as you would a work meeting & treat it as a non-negotiable event. Now that we are working from home, it’s easy to forego breaks during the work day. Schedule a lunch with yourself. Step away from your laptop & enjoy your meal outside with a podcast or book.

Ask for Help – Ask a spouse to cover bedtime once a week so you can an hour to yourself.

• Get Outside
  • Go for a bike ride, walk or run.
  • Have a picnic
• Take a Hot Bath
  • Invest in a nice bubble bath
  • Mix Epsom Salts + Essential Oils
  • Hang fresh eucalyptus or diffuse relaxing essential oils such as lavender or eucalyptus
• Pamper your Skin
  • Perform an at home facial with the below steps:
    • Cleanse
    • Exfoliate
    • Massage your face using a Gua Sha or Jade Roller
    • Steam (Optional – I have this Facial Steamer)
    • Mask
    • Tone
    • Moisturize
  • Alchemy Face Bar, one of my favorite spas in Colorado has At home Facials that can be ordered from their website.
    
• Read a Book
  • Escape to a fantasy land
  • Or Read a book that motivates you.
• Get Creative
  • Color in a Coloring Book
  • Complete a puzzle
  • Start a craft
  • Bake or Cook up something new in the kitchen!
• Journal
  • Make a Gratitude list.
  • Write 3 Affirmations
  • Brain Dump to clear your mind of racing thoughts.
  • A great journal with prompts is The Five Minute Journal.
• Put in headphones
  • Listen to an Audio Book
  • Listen to a Podcast
  • Listen to Music
• Unplug
  • Spend Quality time with family or friends
  • Sign off Social Media for 24 hours.
  • Set working hour boundaries. Especially now working from home, close your laptop at a designated time & on the weekends.
  • Meditate
  • Make a cup of tea.
• Move your body
  • Take a virtual work out class
  • Go for a walk
  • Stretch or yoga
• Simplify your space
  • De-cluttering the spaces that you spend a lot of time in can help clear your mind. This includes not only your physical spaces but also virtual spaces like your email inbox.

I hope you found this post & the suggestions provided helpful. If you have a self care practice that you use, please comment on this post & share!

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