self-care checklist
what are you doing in your personal life to self-care? try some of the suggested activities below and tag your videos
physical wellness
go for a walk
simple way to prevent both mental and physical diseases. walking offers benefits to both mind and body. it improves sleep, boosts your mood, and increase cognitive function. it can also strengthen your bones, aid circulation, and improve your metabolism
make a healthy meal
making a healthy meal not only ensures that you're eating healthy, but the process of food prep also comes with therapeutic benefits. make sure to load up on lots of fruits and vegetables, add spices, and most importantly, eat regularly!
drink water
it can be easy to forget to drink water. dehydration has significant effects on both physical and mental health. stay hydrated by adding fruit to your water, incorporating a glass into your daily routine, or carrying around a water bottle. share other creative methods to drink more water with your friends!
have some tea
each variety of tea can help you with a different area physical wellness. try ginseng or green tea to improve focus and concentration. try camomile or ginger tea to boost your immune system, relieve menstrual cramps, or ease constipation. enjoy with lemon or honey, and make sure to share how you take your tea!
mental wellness
meditate
meditation offers us a chance to reset our day with a quick centering exercise. wether you need to focus in on the topic at hand or control your thoughts from a negative train a 5 minute break can be all you need. check out this playlist by goodful on youtube.
listen to music
playing music is a great way to tune out from our busy lives and control our environments. from great pick me ups to calming melodies music's transformative effect on our wellbeing can't be understated. so find your playlist and turn that music up just a little bit louder because studies show that louder volumes can make you happier.
read a book
nothing takes you out of your situation like transporting your mind to another world. reading helps reduce eyestrain from sustained screen time and flexes our creative muscles when imagining the written world. consider finding books in a genre that can help relieve your brain from the daily stressors as reading on a topic that is stressing us out could snowball those emotions.
me time
with how connected and busy we often are sometimes all we need is just to sit with ourselves and do what we feel is best to protect our peace. don't feel guilty to take a reset when you are overwhelmed and need to relax before getting to our lives. its important to find the joys in our life.
spiritual & social wellness
spend time in nature
a break in nature is a great way to let our minds wander and be distracted by all the intricacies of the natural world. consider listening to the sounds of the wind on foliage, running water, insects, or just admiring the sights. remember to bring water and be careful of daylight.
call a friend
a little socialization can be a wonderful to connect with the important people in your life. don't feel pressured to talk about anything important but just check in and unpack with a trusting friend. they could probably use the support too and will appreciate you reaching out!
self reflect
sometimes we get so caught up with what we are doing we forget to catch up with our feelings & needs. take a break to do a quick check in with your senses with the 54321 grounding method. another great tool is to simply journal your immediate bodily & mental feelings to process them through writing. feel free to reflect on their sources and maybe add potential tips to reduce their impact on you.
acts of kindness
fostering your local community is a fantastic way to decompress and connect with others. everyone is looking to be treated well and kindness to others encourages them to treat others similarly! the greatest kindness we can do for ourselves is being kind to those around us.