Self-care: what is it and how to apply it to our lives
Putting in practice healthier habits its not only about exercising 2-3 times a week, it all starts by taking conscience about your self-care. verywellmind.com describes self-care as conscious act one takes in order to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health. There are many forms self-care may take. It could be ensuring you get enough sleep every night or stepping outside for a few minutes for some fresh air.
There are 5 types of self-care:
Physical: what do you eat to fuel your body, how much sleep you're getting, how much physical activity you are doing, and how well you're caring for your physical needs.
Social: Close connections are important to your well-being. The best way to cultivate and maintain close relationships is to put time and energy into building your relationships with others.
Mental: includes doing things that keep your mind sharp, like puzzles, or learning about a subject that fascinates you. But also includes how do you treat to yourself; self-compassion and acceptance, for example, helps you maintain a healthier inner dialogue.
Spiritual: It’s not only about regilion (which ever you believe). Nurturing your spirit also can involve anything that helps you develop a deeper sense of meaning, understanding, or connection with the universe.
Emotional: how to deal with uncomfortable emotions, like anger, anxiety, and sadness. Emotional self-care may include activities that help you acknowledge and express your feelings on a regular basis.
Please consider that It's important to assess how you're caring for yourself in several different domains so you can ensure you're caring for your mind, body, and spirit. How do you manage your self-care?
