Stress Awareness Week - Self-Care🌻

Rachel_Scope

For this instalment of our stress awareness week content, I thought we could look at ways to practise self-care.

Physical Self-Care

• Exercise regularly: We all have different capabilities so this is all down to what you are able to do. I find dancing the best way to exercise as it doesn't feel like hard work. Some days I'm able to stand up and do a proper dance, others I'll just have a little boggie while I'm sat down 💃
• Prioritise Sleep: Ensure you get enough restful sleep each night. Establish a bedtime routine to help you relax and unwind.
  
• Eat Nutritiously: Focus on a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Proper nutrition supports overall health.
  

Emotional Self-Care

• Practice Mindfulness: Incorporate mindfulness techniques such as meditation or deep breathing into your routine to reduce stress and enhance focus.
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  Express Yourself: Engage in creative activities like writing, drawing, or music to express your emotions and relieve stress. I personally love colouring books and listening to music.
  
• Connect with Others: Spend time with others, whether that's in person, on the phone, or online.
  

Mental Self-Care

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  Learn Something New: Challenge your mind by taking up a new hobby or learning a new skill. This can boost confidence and provide a sense of accomplishment.
  
• Set Boundaries: Learn to say no and establish boundaries to protect your time and energy.
  
• Take Breaks: Allow yourself regular breaks throughout the day to rest and recharge.
  

Relaxation Self-Care

• Pamper Yourself: Treat yourself to a spa day at home, with activities like a warm bath, skincare routine, or massage.
  
• Spend Time with Nature: Go outside, even if it's just to the front door, and take in the fresh air and the calming effects of the outdoors.
  
• Unplug: Take time away from screens to relax and focus on yourself. Make sure to come back though 😉

Self-care is a personal journey, and it's important to find activities that resonate with you. By incorporating physical, emotional, mental, social, and relaxation self-care into your routine, you can enhance your well-being and better manage stress. Remember, self-care is not a luxury; it's a necessity for maintaining a healthy and balanced life 😊

How do you practise self-care? Is there anything here you'd like to try?

helenagreen200

Self-care for me definitely includes skincare as a calming daily ritual. Taking a few minutes morning and night to cleanse, hydrate, and gently massage the skin using Nurify Skin products really helps me relax, unwind, and feel more grounded, especially on stressful days.

Amberpearl

I get so stressed

My anxiety is bad

Makes me go bathroom more

Bad atm

I. Uploaded bank statements to uc

Still waiting for hospital results too