2 . Eating well and getting enough sleep is great for self-care. Self-care also means taking time to manage stress and practice self-compassion. 1
Breathe
Become mindful of your breathing. Take a few minutes each day to focus on your breathing. Start by taking a deep breath. 2 . As you continue, your breathing becomes deeper. As your breathing becomes much deeper, you will feel much more centered and calmer. You will feel you can manage whatever is happening right now.
Accept
Accept yourself, your feelings and the imperfection of life. The path to self-care starts with acceptance of your struggles. 3 , our mind stops struggling and grows quiet. Rather than trying to change or control difficult emotions from the inside, allow them to be there, and your mind will rest.
Write
4 Write down the situation you must accept and all that you are feeling. Write down the things in your life that are weighing on you. Write the things you need to do. Choose the easiest task on the list to complete. Say to yourself, “ In the morning, I will do the easiest thing I can do from the list. Once I finish the easiest task, it is much easier to work on the second. ”
Walk
An easy way to care for yourself is to take a walk. Walking can distract your mind and create space between you and the stress in your life. Walking can be a resource for healing. When you sit around thinking about upsetting things, it will not help you. 5 . Often you will relieve the stress within your body by walking.
A.When we accept them |
B.If we wouldn’t accept ourselves |
C.Begin a simple writing exercise |
D.Research shows that running benefits health |
E.At first, your breathing is short and shallow |
F.If you start walking, your physical energy changes |
G.Here are four simple ways to quiet your mind and ease your stress |