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Self-care is more than just treating yourself to a big treat or a moment of luxury, such as staying at a posh hotel for the weekend, buying a brand-new wardrobe, or having two desserts instead of one. The art of simple self-care is far more internally nourishing than that, and it takes some time to master given our proclivity to prioritize others over ourselves. Self-care should be a daily practice, often consisting of small but significant intentions that keep you energized, satisfied, and able to show up for others. A sustainable self-care practice is about establishing moments within each day, week, month, season, and year to practice the type of meaningful self-care that makes you feel healthy and joyous in mind, body, and soul, When these modest routines are done over time, they build up to a healthier and more pleasant existence. If you're not sure where to start when it comes to taking care of yourself, these basic self-care recommendations can help you get started, one day at a time. 1.Be Self-Compassionate Learning to be self-compassionate is the first step in practicing self-care. Pay attention to your self-talk and treat yourself as you would someone you care about. If you discover that your self-talk isn't loving, stop and try again with caution This might be challenging at times, but the goal is to detect triggers and rethink your approach as needed. Working with a therapist can help you reduce negative self-talk if it's a reoccurring habit you can't manage to break on your own. 2.Get Enough Sleep—Every Single Night "We are a sleep-deprived civilization. We now know that the vast majority of the population requires a full eight hours of sleep per night for both short-term and long-term good health, and we also know that only a small percentage of the population gets it. "While many people adjust to six to seven hours of sleep and feel well, studies show that the risk of Alzheimer's, dementia, and heart attacks increase rapidly even with 30 to 60 minutes less sleep than our bodies require." Instead of only setting an alarm to get up, set one to go to sleep as well. To determine an appropriate bedtime, start with when you need to get up and count back eight hours. 3.Nourish Your Body With Healthy Foods Have you ever grabbed a bag of sweets, ate most of it, and then felt miserable for hours, both psychologically and physically? Breaking this negative cycle and rethinking your relationship with food is a fantastic approach to exercising self-care. While it is completely OK (indeed, encouraged!) to indulge in indulgences on occasion, seeing food as fuel that feeds your body and then consuming things that make you feel good is critical. Willpower is the incorrect mental force for long-term behavioral change. Instead, figure out how to manipulate your surroundings. preparing oneself for nutritional success is a simple act of self-care. Maybe it means keeping healthy snacks on hand, avoiding food shopping when you're hungry, and splitting dessert at a restaurant rather than keeping a box of candies on hand. 4.Keep a Gratitude Journal It's easy to lose sight of the positive, especially when job and personal stress appear to be at an all-time high. Writing down what you're grateful for might help you feel better in these situations. Even if you're having a bad day, reminding yourself of gratitude—whether it's the sun, a fruitful meeting at work, a great time with family, or simply that your day is done and tomorrow provides a fresh start—can reframe the day. The more you practice thankfulness, the more natural it becomes in your life. 5.Meditate Meditation is another fantastic method of self-care. Regular meditation practice may change your life. It has even been scientifically proven to lower stress, promote empathy, improve attention, stimulate the immune system, and delay the aging process. To begin, I recommend utilizing [a meditation app] to access several different meditation approaches to find what works best for you. 6.Give Yourself a Daily Self-Massage A "treat yourself" moment can be significantly less expensive than a full-day relaxing session at the spa. Experts recommend a self-administered massage instead. They advise an Ayurvedic massage technique called Abhyanga. Other methods include giving yourself a basic hand or foot massage or performing a DIY neck massage. 7.Learn to Say No Recognizing and accepting your limits is a great approach to practicing self-care. Many people struggle with creating proper (physical and emotional) boundaries with others, which might lead them to commit to activities they would rather not do. This may not appear to be a huge concern, but according to experts, an inability to say no—even with the greatest intentions—often leads to resentment and even furious outbursts. It can also make you feel as if you aren't living your own life, or that you are living your life according to the whims of others, which can cause you to lose sight of your wants and desires. Many voices in your brain may urge you to say yes when you want to say no, and the most powerful of these voices is the one that warns you that if you say no, you risk being hated, You must learn to bear the anxiety that saying no will almost certainly cause. When you master this skill, you'll realize that others don't detest you for it. They will likely appreciate you much more as a result. 8.Enjoy Some Time Outside Nature bathing is the purposeful activity of spending time outside to enjoy the live Earth around you. Seek opportunities to spend time in nature daily. Walk in the woods, go on a trek, walk along the shore, garden; anything in nature that speaks to you will suffice. Take advantage of nature's beauty by exposing yourself to it. Immersion in nature helps to soothe the central nervous system, improve mood, and raise energy levels. The advantages are noticed for hours and days after the immersion. if you like the video please like, share and subscribe