No matter your religion or beliefs, take a moment to tap into your spiritual side. Whether you feel most authentic in a church, on a jog, or in nature, think of what your spiritual side needs most. Working is something we spend most of our days and lives doing, so even if you’re not at your dream job yet, you can still practice self-care at work. This makes for a healthier and more productive environment for yourself. different area of focus for each month like “instilling calm” or “moving mindfully” with tips for each month Self-care is a sustainable and holistic investment in our minds and bodies. It includes taking good care of our physical health, most notably by eating healthily, exercising, and sleeping well. But it also entails looking after our minds and emotions, which can take the form of setting time aside for activities that nourish our spirits and learning to understand how we can best replenish our energies.

If we do not practice basic self-care, we may quite simply burn out. We will be unable to decompress or find outlets for our stressors. The worse we take care of ourselves, the less we will have to give. As the saying goes: ‘from an empty cup, we cannot pour.’ Be forgiving. It can be easy to blame yourself for problems that arise in your life. Using your journal to forgive yourself for mistakes you’ve made is a great way to help you think more objectively about the situation and find the good instead of the bad. Show your gratitude. Writing down the things you’re thankful for is a simple way to share your gratitude and shift your mindset to thoughts of abundance. Taking a few minutes to consider all the things you’re thankful for will give you a chance to push away negative thoughts and rethink your negative attitude. But you have to remember that self-care is personal—yourself, your choice. We all have a different approach when it comes to gratifying ourselves, so there is no need to worry about what other people might think when you indulge yourself.

Adolescents and young adults benefit greatly by learning to use self-care as a coping strategy for life. Physical self-care is all about forming healthy habits that enhance your well-being and ditching unhealthy ones. 2. Mental Next, they decide whether each activity is nurturing (energizing, positive, and restorative) or depleting (draining their energy and happiness).

But small everyday things, such as taking a shower and getting fully dressed, can make a big difference to how you feel. Eat healthily Self-care nourishes your mind, body, and soul. Let’s explore some of the most important dimensions of wellness and how we can implement them in our self-care plan. 1. Physical In one study in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, people who responded to daily gratitude journal prompts daily for three weeks had more brain activity in the area associate with altruism. Another study found that writing about how you’re feeling could help you to perform an upcoming stressful event more efficiently, meaning journaling could be a helpful tool for those who worry frequently. In a world where hustling is the norm, prioritizing time to take care of yourself can seem like an impossible thing to do.space to write down daily gratitude – This has been scientifically proven to help boost mood… Read more about How to Start a Gratitude Journal HERE! The hustle and bustle of daily life can start to take over if you aren’t careful. That’s why it’s important to make sure you take time for yourself on a regular basis and this self care planner is a great helping hand! Other printables you will love: