Why is it hard to have a self-care routine?
Are you feeling stressed and In need of a break? Self-care is something we tend to overlook. I bet you know that self-care is important, but when life happens, and other things take priority, your self-care routine gets pushed to the bottom of the list. Having the right life balance can be difficult if you have to work full-time and take care of your kids or other loved ones. Self-care isn’t selfish. In this post, we’ll go over 3 types of self-care that would benefit you.
Three Types of Self Care Activities
When most people hear the term self-care, they immediately think of beauty products, getting a massage, or getting their hair and nails done. While those things are self-care practices, there is so much more to self-care. Let’s talk about the three most common types of care practices.
Physical Self-Care
We all want to be beautiful, and our physical health is essential. We all want to wear a smile and a happy face because it makes us look good and feel great. But it also goes beyond this—it’s about taking care of your body and giving yourself the love you deserve.
If you’ve heard anyone say, “I feel like a million bucks,” then you know what I mean! That feeling is the best kind of high, but it can only come from taking care of yourself physically first before anything else. Beauty care is an essential part of self-care because it helps boost confidence in how you look by improving your physical beauty through care products or services (like getting haircuts). Some physical care examples are:
- Exercising regularly.
- Have a self-care Saturday.
- Life balance which includes the right amount of time for rest and entertainment.
The World Health Organization suggests:
“to continue doing the activities that you find meaningful and enjoyable, such as cooking for yourself or your loved ones, playing with your pet, walking in the park, reading a book, or watching a film or TV series. Having a regular routine with activities that make you feel happy will help you maintain good mental health.”
Spending too much time on social media can hurt how we view ourselves. Often times we see beautiful people all over social media, but it’s essential to be careful not to compare yourself to influencers or anyone on social media. Remember, you are beautiful the way you are. Physical self-care is important because when we take care of ourselves, we are more confident, comfortable, and content about who we are.
Practical Self-Care
Practical self-care is about caring for your body and mind. Practical self-care includes eating healthy food, getting enough sleep, and exercising. In addition, take care of any health issues or concerns you may have (like visiting the dentist).
Connect with friends and family, and feel more productive by setting goals for yourself and planning out how you want to accomplish them. Journaling is the perfect way to help you plan, be more productive, and reach your goals. Click here to find out how you can get started journaling.
Emotional Self-Care
Emotional self-care is about taking the time to be kind, loving, and gentle with yourself. It’s about being aware of your feelings and how they affect you. Finally, it’s about learning to manage those emotions healthily.
Emotional self-care also means practicing mindfulness to learn how our emotions work by watching them unfold over time instead of compulsively reacting to them (e.g., overeating when stressed).
Will you make time for self-care?
Taking time for yourself is a great way to care for yourself. Unfortunately, we often forget that we must care for ourselves when we are busy caring for others. It’s important to remember that if you don’t take the time to give your body the rest it needs, you will not be able to give yourself or others what they deserve.
When it comes down to it, caring for others begins by caring for ourselves first. If we don’t practice self-care regularly and adequately care for our bodies and minds, how can we expect ourselves or anyone else in our lives to do so?
Take care of yourself and live a happy life!
There’s no right way to self-care. You can do it however you like, so long as you remember that taking care of yourself is essential! The three types are just a few examples; there are many more ways to show your love. This article has helped guide you toward better self-care practices. To learn how to start a self-care routine, read the blog post ” Self-Care Planner Ideas for a Better You.”
