Looking after ourselves is often something that gets put on the back burner of life but it is so important to prioritise your health and happiness. Self-care is without a doubt one of the most important things to fit into your day but sometimes knowing where to start and what to do is a bit difficult so we have put together a short little list of some daily habits to add to your day to help look after YOU.
Daily Self-Care Habits
001. stay hydrated | drinking enough water everyday is imperative for adequate brain function – click here to calculate how much water you should be drinking each day!
002. listen to your hunger cues | trust your body and don’t skip meals – your body needs fuel.
003. write a no pressure to-do list | sometimes life can feel overwhelming and lists can help keep you on track and hold yourself accountable for the things you need to get done – no pressure though, you can always move things forward if you need to.
004. take vitamins | let’s face it – most of us are probably deficient so taking a daily multivitamin is a great way to give your body a boost.
005. take time to relax | set aside some time everyday to calm your mind and body – have a bubble bath, read a book or listen to a podcast.
006. say no if you don’t want to/ say yes if you do | all too often we go about our lives putting ourselves out for others when we should be living for ourselves – be sure you’re honouring your own wishes before agreeing to do things for others.
007. get enough sleep | the correlation between sleep and mood is unarguably strong, try and keep to a set times from going to sleep and for waking up to help you feel more energised in the mornings.
008. put aside time to do something you enjoy | eat, sleep, work, repeat is all too familiar for most of us with our hobbies taking a back seat – put aside time to do the things that make you happy every day, even if it’s only 5 minutes!
009. move your body | do some gentle stretches, some yoga, go for a walk in the sunshine, go to the gym, go for a run – whatever you feel like doing to get those endorphins flowing.
010. tidy your surroundings | doing tasks regularly helps you keep on top of things, just small, baby steps and you’ll get there.
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