Self Care

According to Psych Central, self-care is any activity that we do deliberately to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Although it's a simple concept, in theory, it's something we very often overlook. Good self-care is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety. It's also key to a good relationship with oneself and others.

Here is 25 no excuse ways to #youdoyou

1) Do something that makes YOU feel cared for

2) Listen to your favorite playlist

4) Write/sing/dance your feelings

5) Have a GNO with a favorite unwind/classic and some nourishing hydration and nosh

6) Verbally, Seth Godin, recommends everyone should have a Podcast, even if you're not gearing it towards an audience, it's an excellent way to organize your thoughts

7) Sensory; play an instrument (or learn one)

8) Make your bed a screen-free haven

9) Exercise; release energy through physical exertion

10) Take a brisk walk (my version of energetic is a mild gallop but still :)

11) Budgeted retail therapy never broke the bank, #treatyoself

12) Start a blog ;) it makes for a great creative outlet and is easier than you think! Feel free to reach out

13) Do your homework. Whether it's planning for vacation or career, if there's anything holding you back- shut those voices of niggling hesitation by reaching out to people who have been there and done that, and enjoy the peace of mind that ensues

14) Commit to sleeping an apt 7.5-8.5 hours each night for a week and see the DIFFERENCE

15) Go for a car ride. Destination? 7/11, and get the biggest Big Gulp and filler' up

16) Make someone else's day, thereby making yours. When you think of others, it promotes full circle good vibes

17) Watch some carefree (brain free?) Tasty style food videos…

18) Scroll- not through their pics, but your own. Open an album and reminisce on the good times that were and the best that is yet to come

19) Do something that gives you a leg up in your profession, whether it's reading the stocks section, watching a tutorial, or reaching out to an expert and resolve a q

20) Google a mug cake recipe that you're craving (#whatsyoflavor?) and voila #letthemeatcake

21) Shut your phone off for the next 8 hours. Whatever you do- whether it's an excursion, a solo trip, spa time …you'll feel like you're giving yourself something just by disconnecting. Plus it's so much cooler to be 'back online' #IhaveaLife

22) Offer to watch a niece/nephew/Lil cuzzin. Their exuberance will permeate

23) Take five minutes of daily #attitudeofgratitude journaling; this will shift your entire mindset

24) Build; create something- whether it's a bookshelf, some fairy lights or an app:) creation promotes feel-good continuation vibes

25) Daven; pour out your feelings and release