The idea of self care might seem a little alien to you. It’s natural to want to take care of others and make sure that they are fit and healthy. But at the same time, in order for us to do a good job at that, we have to be fit and healthy ourselves. It’s the same idea as putting your own life jacket first.
Taking good care of yourself can seem like it’s going to be a job or another chore to add to your list. But it really doesn’t have to be. Instead, you may find that you just have to make really small changes or focus on a few small and simple things.
Want to know how to do it? Read on to find out how you can take better care of yourself in just five simple ways.
1. Drink More Water
Being hydrated is such a good way to feel good. Whether you realize it or not, drinking more water can lead to you feeling more energized, sleeping well, and healthier overall. So a quick way to take better care of yourself is just to drink more water.
2. Cook From Scratch
And cooking with fresh ingredients from scratch is also always a good idea. When you make your own meals, you know that you’re nourishing your body with goodness – and you’ll find that this can always make you feel energized and healthy. It’s a simple way to look after yourself.
3. Make Regular Appointments
As much as you may feel like you should only ever need to see your doctor when you’re sick, that’s not the case. Getting regular check ups with your physician or someone like TriState Dental Care can help you to stay in shape. That way, you can catch things early and ensure that you’re healthy.
4. Be More Positive
You can also look to be more positive. It’s never good to feel rubbish or worried or scared in life. Instead, when you try and adopt a positive mindset, it can feel much easier for you to welcome in more happiness. Working on your mind is always going to be an important thing to take care of.
5. Get Outside Every Day
Finally, you may find that it really helps you if you’re able to get outside every single day. Movement and exercise is just such an important part of life and keeping you fit. You don’t have to become an athlete, start a crazy training program, or anything serious like that. But it is a good idea to try and go for a walk or get some fresh air every single day if you can!
And that’s all it can take. These are just a few simple changes that you might want to implement into your lifestyle in order to feel good, strong and energized. Give them a try and see how different you feel.
Completely agree with you, in order to take care of others in the best possible way we must learn to take care of ourselves first.
Yes, its imperative to look into ourselves and then help others.
These are great tips! I need to get back to cooking from scratch more often. I usually do that a couple of times a week but I have a bunch of cookbooks and magazines I need to get through!
Yes, for me personally cooking is a great stress buster.
I love these tips because they are so practical and also so simple to keep in mind.
Oh yes, the simple the better… I guess its the simpler things from our day to day life that matter the most 🙂
I agree with all 5 ways to self-care! Making appointments can be draining when you also have kids, sometimes it feels like you’re living in waiting rooms ; )
I can relate to that.. 🙂
I would agree with each of your points that you brought out especially periodical check-ups and going out regularly and being positive
Yes for me the biggest thing is a positive mindset 🙂
I do all 3 except for having a regular checkup. I feel lazy seeing a doctor because my results are always negative for whatever tests they perform yet I have some pain they keep on coming and go.
yeah I can relate to that, but I guess with age it becomes important that we get these regular checks done and be grateful when the reports are negative.
They say that everything should start from our backyard and the same goes to self-care. As for me, I am self-centered person and could’nt care less about other people. So, self-care is my priority.
Well I don’t think self caring is being self centred, they are two very different things, self care is so important 🙂
I strongly believe in taking care of our dental hygiene as much as give value to taking care of our skin. Nothing looks prettier than having a good healthy set of teeth!
I absolutely agree..beautiful teeth=beautiful smile!
Wonderful tips! I really believe in taking care of myself and seeing the doctor as often as I can.
I am glad you liked it, and yes one must keep visiting the doctor at regular intervals.
I should get out more. I feel like that’s kinda what I need. Wish it was safer though and hopefully soon. Thanks for these tips. Truly helpful!
Yes I know, times are bad, but a little fresh air can make a lot of difference.
taking care of yourself is the first step to self-love. thanks for sharing this. we have to be reminded not to forget ourselves in these trying times – always busy with work and a lot of stuff. 🙂
Yes, self love is the most important, only when we love and care for ourselves, we can do something for others.
Perfect timing bumping to your site , this 5 simple things can do to take care ourselves is very helpful indeed especially for those experiencing burn out for different challenges in life .
Yes, times are tough, but it is so important to take care of ourselves in such times.