What exactly is self-care?
I'm sure you've heard the term “self-care” recently, but what does it really mean? Self-care is the practice of doing things that help you feel better about yourself. That might be reading a book to unwind, going for a walk in nature, taking a bath, etc. This may seem obvious and even kind of trivial, but it's worth noting that self-care isn't selfish; rather it's a form of honoring your inherent value as a human being...and connecting to something greater than yourself.
What You Can Get From Self-Care?
Self-care can increase your self-esteem.
Taking some time to unwind and take care of yourself can help you to relax and can also have a positive effect on how you view yourself. When you treat yourself well, you are more likely to view yourself in a positive way.
According to studies, those with higher self-esteem are more capable of handling difficulties and are more likely to succeed in their efforts to improve theirself.
Self-care helps ease anxiety and stress
Another common theme of self-care is making time for unwinding activities like taking a warm bath, listening to music, yoga, or engaging in meditation.
Whatever activity that helps make you feel more comfortable can help to lessen the signs of anxiety and stress and improve your mood.
Self-care will enhance your physical health
Committing to taking care of your body and learning more about its needs is a huge aspect of self-care. Any self-care program should include an emphasis on maintaining your physical health, whether that means brushing your teeth more frequently, exercising more, or getting sufficient sleep at night.
Self-care can result to Healthy Relationships
You know that self-care is important for your health. Did you know that it can help your relationships too? It makes sense if you think about it: the happier and healthier you are, the more you can give to a relationship. And this is especially true for parents! It can be so easy to put someone else's needs first, but you must look after yourself too.
Self-care improves your mental health
Self-care is often an important part of preventing and managing mental health issues. If you're looking to improve your wellbeing, taking the time to care for yourself both mentally and physically is really important. Of course, self-care isn't a substitute for professional help, and if your mental health is suffering you should always talk to someone. However, if you're feeling up to it, self-care can be an effective way of coping with mental health problems and improving your overall wellbeing.
I hope you have found this blog post super helpful and I hope you have a great day/evening. Cheers, Lola.