As we grow engrossed in the daily grind, we all too often forget to pause and take some time for ourselves. This might be anything that helps you feel better about yourself and makes you happier, such as giving longer hugs or getting up 20 minutes earlier. Below are 15 cost-effective techniques for prioritising your personal well-being.
Allow the good vibes to flow, and tell us in the comments on Instagram which of these resonated with you the most, and how you make time for yourself.
Simple measures to prioritising self-care include:
- Bath with Epsom salts and lavender essential oil.
- Say no to things that you truly do not wish to do.
- Awake 20 minutes early and prepare your breakfast.
- Do something kind for someone else (even a simple “hello, how are you?” SMS might help).
- Take a day for your mental wellness.
- Develop limits with family members and coworkers. (Do you need a refresher? Please read this.)
- Apply a face mask or do an at-home facial massage.
- Connect with friends—it only takes a phone call or text message to start a strong discussion full of laughter, which is an instant way to release endorphins.
- Perform an at-home manicure and pedicure.
- Go for a stroll or run in nature (even if it’s only around the corner).
- If you have a gym membership or pay for ClassPass, don’t let it go to waste. Reserve your preferred class.
- At home, try 20 minutes of yoga.
- Explore your own joy (this vibrator will do wonders).
- Unplug and turn off all notifications as you read a chapter or two of your favourite book or watch a show you’ve been meaning to see.
- Extend your embraces. (Did you know: the typical embrace lasts three seconds, but 15 to 20 seconds is when the feel-good “love hormone” we all seek, oxytocin, is released.)
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