Taking care of oneself is one of the most underrated things in the world despite the fact that it is not a full-time task as most people make it to be. When we do not care for ourselves we tend to be overwhelmed with guilt and resentment to treating ourselves poorly. As a result, we vent our frustration on others, directly or indirectly.
Self-improvement is within the reach of every person. It aims at constantly honing your skills and abilities and avoiding health triggers that can sabotage your overall well-being. Other than these, one can take care of oneself in many ways. Let us have a look at them:
#1. Exercise
Engaging in some sort of physical activity, playing outdoor games and exercising helps a person to rejuvenate his or her energy in a very playful manner. Exercise provides you much needed physical and mental stimulation and keeps your body in shape. People who do regular exercises are less likely to undergo mental distress.
#2. Volunteer
There are times in the life of every person where they feel limited and bogged down by the patterns of life that control him or her. One is too involved in his/her own life to examine things from a different perspective. Ons should always make an effort to touch other's lives in one way or the other. Getting a chance to have a look into the lives of others by interacting with them will also help you become familiar with their joys and sorrows. Helping others is a great way to save yourself from self-accusation and the feeling that you haven't done anything meaningful in life asserting the satisfaction that you do perform selfless and kind deeds from time to time.
#3. Boost Your Memory
Frailty, either of body or mind can be disastrous for your health as it separates you from who you really are and disconnects you from the world. It is always good to have a sharp memory and active mind. Foods rich in fatty acids and omega 3 are instrumental in providing you a sharp memory and a balanced life.
#4. Pamper Yourself With Gifts
Everyone is so preoccupied with the mundane tasks of life that sometimes they become blind to their own needs. When we work tirelessly, we tend to forget about self-care completely. The easy and smart solution to escape the feeling of not taking care of oneself is to pamper yourself with gifts and luxury items once in a blue moon as despite all the criticism that is there about money, it does satisfy the material demon we have inside us.
#5. Organize Things To Declutter Your Mind
You will be amazed to know that this is indeed an effective technique in decluttering your mind. We constantly feed ourselves with thoughts that are both positive and negative. No matter how hard we try, these thoughts cause our mindset to act critically. Organizing things on your table or in your almirah will give you positive vibes. If you organize your room on a regular basis, the chances are that your thoughts are also well-organized.
#6. Go On A Vacation
Familiarity breeds contempt which can sometimes be corrosive. If you live the same life all over again, your life will be drained of enthusiasm. When we curb our instincts, we automatically qualify for monotony and despair. Going on a vacation will boost your energy level and help you to start things on a fresh note instead of just adding layers of boredom and hopelessness to it. A change of surroundings will definitely bring a change in outlook and make you feel good all over again.
#7. Unplug From Technology
If you are one of those who always has his or her earphones on, then you really need to take a break and unplug them. In fact, once in a while one should also unplug or disconnect oneself from technology and spend time with dear ones. All of us need downtime from technology to be at peace with ourselves and not become people who miss out on events and do not take out time for their family and themselves as they are always busy on their phones.
#8. Hug your Loved Ones
No matter how tough you say you are, you cannot really escape the vicious circle of life. Every human being needs constant love and support from their close ones. When our emotional needs are served well, we will be happier and more satisfying in life. Hugging your loved ones tells them every time that you care about them and keeps the warmth alive which is very important for a fulfilling and satisfying relationship.
#9. Indulge In Luxurious Spas
Going to a spa can do wonders for you as you get a break from doing everything yourself. Sometimes we get so tired and lazy that even getting up from bed to take a bath can seem like a more arduous task than it is. On these days, we need someone other than us to take care of our bodies and what can be better than a full body massage which will help you get in touch with your senses and give you the satisfaction that yes you treat your body well.
# 10. Read
Everyone has trials and tribulations in life and what may be a social norm or a cultural sentiment of an era may be laughed upon by the future generations. When our actions are driven after the lessons of history, we tend to do more good than bad. Reading books makes us aware of our history. Another honest thing about reading is it takes off the pressure you feel because of the life you are living and helps you restructure your application. It is only by reading that we broaden our horizons and overcome shame that helps us to dare and make an attempt at living the kind of life we dream of. One important step in self-care is growth as we need to grow in order to take care of our previous and current self and there is nothing much in the world that comes as close to reading in terms of getting growth from.
#11. Eat More Fruits And Veggies
In order to reduce diseases and risk, it is advised that you eat loads of fruits and vegetables. Chances of diseases such as heart diseases, high blood pressure, and cancer are always decreased when you keep taking vitamins and minerals present in fruits that help you feel healthy and energized.
#12. Vent It All Out
You tried the nice approach of being kind by evading your colleague and your family when they were mean to you but they just don’t stop and keep behaving in the same bad way. This has to stop as enough is enough and not doing anything about it is agonizing you even more so what can you do? Avoiding them is not the solution as you share personal and professional surrounding with them. Make stuffed characters that resemble your family and colleagues and punch that stuffed plush cotton person. Shout while you do this so that the anger caused by you because of them doesn’t recur and make you mad again.
#13. Live Life By Your Goals
When you declare yourself as an adult or when the world declares you as an adult it is very important that you set your goals and keep achieving them and keep getting more so that you always have something to live for. Life has the practice to make even the best of us despondent and this can affect the way we go about life. When we make one plan that will result in growth, we must enjoy the success of it coming to life only for a little while and not stoke our pride over past success because if we do that, we run the risk of plaguing ourselves by not getting the most out of us. From the moment we are born to the moment we die, our timeline, till it goes, will have events that define us so it is better to run that timeline ourselves instead of life doing it for us.
#14. Sleep
Oversleeping or sleep deprivation are both causes of poor concentration and a certain disinterest in life itself. Sleep is very necessary for energy restoration and body repair which keeps you energetic and happy.
#15. Water
This has been stated so many times yet we forget it that we need to drink water regularly because it hydrates the skin and eliminates toxins from our body. Your body needs to sweat to regulate its temperature and drinking water plays an important role in this.
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