Self-Care Importance and Tips

While growing up, we are not always made aware of the importance of self care. In fact many people think that it’s an act of selfishness, which by means is not. We always ignore ourselves at some stage of life by not realizing it’s importance at the moment.

When you keep avoiding things that doesn’t make you feel good and positive about, you start depleting your moral and confidence. All this may take a toll on your personal & professional life. We do so much injustice to our well being and sanity. Accepting matters which we don’t realize that could harm our mental peace for life.

Self-care is necessary for your effectiveness and success in honoring your professional and personal commitments. Taking care our thoughts and feelings is not selfish ,instead its a boon for your personal growth. This is good for emotional health , happiness and overall well-being. Taking out time to care for yourself can reminds you and others too that your needs are important. I would like to share a very famous quote said that fits perfectly –

“You can’t pour from an empty cup“

What is Self-care

Self-care is the practice of asking yourself what you need –mentally, spiritually, or emotionally, and making sure you get it. It refers to the activities and practices that we can engage in on a regular basis to reduce stress. It maintain and enhance our short- and longer-term health and well-being.

Ways to Practice Self care

• Toxic people – Removing toxic people from your life is the most important key step to a healthy self care journey. This is not only good for your mental peace but also for your personal growth. So be mindful and acknowledge whom you share part of your life.

• Eat Right – Good nutrition is another step to take good care of the body. Try to include balanced meal but don’t restrict yourself in eating your favourite food.
• Kindness – We often, show unworthiness in ourselves. Being kind to yourself doesn’t come naturally , its a long process. Yon need to show self compassion, self love at every moment of life to your well being and trust me it’s one of the best thing you can do for yourself. So Be KIND.
• Positive Affirmations – At least 5 positive words you need to say yourself. You ll’ wonder how instant it can boost your confidence to an extent. Practice self love affirmation everyday and witness yourself growing and liberating.

I am Enough

I am Worthy

I am Loved

I am Beautiful

” Life does not have to be perfect to be great “

” I can do it “

” Today i will learn and grow “

” I am proud of myself “

• Meditation & Execise – Include mindful meditation and exercise to your daily routine. Meditation is the best way to take care of your whole self. It will help you in eliminating any kind of distractions and build focus in life and give a clear better picture of what’s important for you and what not. Try adding any form of exercise like yoga, weight training, aerobics, cardio, anything you prefer and keep rocking.

• Start saying NO – This is the ultimate form of self care. Learn to say NO, means putting yourself first. Saying NO to all that thing what makes you weak , loose confidence helps to prioritize your well being and saying yes to your mental health. So start saying NO to other and YES to your self.

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