Take a Break,5 Ways to Practice Self-Care in Your Daily Routine

In today’s fast paced world,many of us forget the importance of showing down or taking care of ourselves.

 Whether you’re a student, educator, family, or community member these resources were made for you, self-care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity Here are Five Easy Ways to Practice self-care daily without distributing your routine.

Whether you’ve just started on your self-care journey or are a seasoned pro, there’s always something new you can learn about yourself.

“Self-care is important because it helps re-establish balance and avoid burnout. It is often the mechanism of recalibrating and getting in touch with our ability to play, have fun, relax, and connect.” — Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD

1. Get outside and exercise outdoors

An older study found that older adults spent significantly more time being physically active outdoors than indoors, as measured by self-reported survey data and an accelerometer (step counter) they wore for one week to track their physical activity.

Exercise doesn’t have to mean a 2 hour gym session.A short walk, stretching or even dancing to your favourite song can lift your mood and energize your body.

 2 . Find peace in meditation

Similarly to spending time outdoors, meditation is a great way to relax and destress your body. You can do this in many ways. You might explore mindfulness practices in a guided session online or meditate in the comfort of your home. Whichever you choose the main goal is to quieten your mind and connect with your body. Even if it’s just five minutes a day, it’s always good to take time for yourself.

3. Rest your body & mind

Getting a good quality sleep each night is necessary for our brain’s proper functioning. Healthy sleep includes plenty of deep sleep and REM (Rapid eye movement), mixed with mostly light sleep. Experts say deep sleep is crucial for recovery, fighting germs, and forming memories. However, scientists are still learning about its exact purpose.

Did you know you need around 1-2 hours of deep sleep every night when you fall asleep? Without proper sleep, you may be irritable and forgetful the next day.

4.Nourish Yourself With Healthy choices

Your body deserves fuel that helps you to feel your best.Try to include fruits,vegetables and water in your daily routine.Even swapping one unhealthy snack for a healthier option makes a big difference  over time.

5. Minimise your screen time

In today’s digital world, it is harder to live without a mobile phone. However, researchers have shown that constant stimulation from the screen and bright lights harms sleep and diminishes your attention span. 

Try reading a book and listening to  calm music and practicing gratitude instead.A good night sleep is one of the most powerful forms of Self-Care.

Research has also proven that social media can have harmful effects on your self-esteem. We suggest setting timers to lower your use of social media and setting ‘night mode’ on. This mode can reduce the blue light on the screen.