By now, most of us are aware of the idea of ‘self care’ – i.e. taking care of ourselves in ways to promote happiness and wellbeing. However, not all of us realise the different types of self care that we need to incorporate into our lives to make sure all the different aspects of our lives are balanced.
In this post, I’ll be sharing the 8 types of self care that you can begin practising today to improve your life and boost your sense of wellbeing.
Physical Self Care
- Getting the right amount of sleep
- Eating a nutritious diet
- Practising yoga or having a stretching routine
- Physical exercise
- Resting when your body needs it
Emotional Self Care
- Practising kindness
- Forgiving yourself and others
- Balancing your mood
- Managing stress and anxiety
- Releasing negative emotions
Spiritual Self Care
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Yoga
- Burning sage or incense
- Connecting to nature
- Journalling
Personal Self Care
- Knowing yourself deeply
- Doing what feels right for you
- Doing activities that you enjoy
- Having a sense of personal identity
Social Self Care
- Having healthy relationships
- Knowing your boundaries
- Healthy communication
- Regular socialising
- Using social media in a positive way
Financial Self Care
- Saving money
- Paying bills on time
- Budgeting
- Managing money well
- Not splurging unnecessarily
Space Self Care
- Organising your space
- Regularly cleaning
- Living in a secure and safe place
- Creating a Zen space
Work Self Care
- Work boundaries
- Regular break times
- Keeping on top of work
- Learning new skills
- Positive work environment
I hope you’ve found this post useful! What type of self care do you need to practise more in your life?
Lots of love,
Natalie
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