The Importance of Self Care
Self-care is the practice of doing things for yourself that improves your mental and physical health. Practicing self-care is important for so many reasons. It's an important part of living a happy and healthy lifestyle and helps you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself. With busy lifestyles and stressful times, it can be easy to forget to put yourself first. Once you start putting yourself first and taking time out to take care of yourself, you're self-esteem with grow and you'll feel more positive and confident. Self-care doesn't have to be something big and doesn't have to cost a lot. Self-care can be small things like painting your nails, having a relaxing bubble bath, or reading a good book. It's all about putting you first, even if it is just for a while.
Ways to Practice Self Care
1. Pick up a book - Switch off, relax, and snuggle up to read a good book.
2. Switch off social media - With all of the negative news, it's a good idea to step away from social media for your own mental health once in a while.
3. Baking - Whether you're a pro baker or not, baking is a fun and relaxing activity and you (hopefully!) have something tasty to eat at the end of it.
4. Meditate - Meditation is a great way to de-stress and switch off.
5. Be in nature - Go for a walk and be in nature, you'll find that your mood is lifted instantly.
6. Have a relaxing bath - Light some candles, get a glass of wine, and enjoy a nice bubbly bath.
7. Clean your space - Having a clear and clutter-free space with refresh your mind.
8. Yoga - Take half an hour out of your day to stretch and do some yoga. You'll feel better and more vibrant afterwards.
9. Try a new craft - Arts and crafts are so relaxing. Find something mindless to do to calm your mind.
10. Watch your favourite movie - Grab your favourite snacks, wrap up in the cosiest blanket, and enjoy watching your favourite movie that you could recite word for word.
Self Care Gifts, You Deserve a Treat!
Take some time out of your day to write down the things that you are grateful for today in this lovely gratitude journal. It's a good way to start and end the day!
How gorgeous is this candle from Moon Luxe Candles?! It has a dreamy lavender, orange blossom, musk, and sandlewood scent which is perfect when you want to relax. It's decorated with blue lace agate too which is the calming stone.
These chakra girls oracle cards are beautiful and bright. Take a few moments out of your day to read some positive affirmations.
This colour in yoga mat combines two relaxing activities into one; colouring in and yoga. Once you have coloured it in, you can practice yoga to relax. You can get 10% off with the code MAGIC10 on Etsy and at www.diyogi.com, simply type the code in at the checkout, what a great deal!
Take 10 minutes out of your day to create and enjoy this whimsical unicorn hot chocolate. Anything that looks this magical will surely make you feel wonderful and magical too.
The meditation cushion in safari animal print is truly beautiful. For the ultimate self-care treat, do a spot of meditation. Meditation will calm your mind of any worries you may have.
Make yourself feel totally zen and relaxed before you sleep with this dreamy aromatherapy sleep gift set from Natura Emporium. The soothing lavender scent will give you sweet dreams and top-quality sleep.
Practice self-care by trying out a new craft. This weaving loom kit looks fun to do when you have a spare couple of hours to yourself. You can choose from a variety of colour combinations too.
When you think of self-care, you think of having a nice bubbly bath. Make having a bath more of a relaxing experience with this personalised bath board with candle holders and a place to hold your wine.
10. Geode bath bombs
These geode bath bombs look like a real treat to use. The bath bombs have soothing salts and fizzing bubbles to create the perfect relaxing bath.
Something to make you look and feel amazing are these beautiful sunflower print earrings by Forever Chic Jewellery. They will definitely make you smile everytime you wear them.
Remember that self-care isn't just for today, make sure to take care of yourself every day 💫
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