How to create a self-care routine that suits you and your life goals
A guide to help you prioritise self-care whether through reducing overthinking and over-analysing or scheduling an all-important me-time. Learn useful tips and advice on how to take better care of yourself.
In this guide, you'll learn a few useful things, such as:
- 5 types of self-care
- Links to useful resources
- Articles from my toolbox that might be of interest to you
What is self-care?
Or rather, what does it mean to you?
For me - self-care is about living MY life. The life where I remember to have dreams, ambitions, being happy and fulfilled.
Overall, self-care could roughly be divided into 5 types: physical, emotional, psychological, professional and spiritual. There might be more, such as social, financial and environmental.
1. Physical self-care
It's about looking after our bodies. How can we do that? By making sure we take good care of it; by introducing breaks and me-time, by eating a nutritious diet and getting enough sleep.
2. Psychological self-care
Psychological self-care is all about extending our knowledge, challenging ourselves, practising mindfulness and engaging our creative talents.
Find out more:
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Coaching
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Reading complex books
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Journalling
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Leaving thoughtful comments
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Lifelong learning
3. Emotional self-care
This type of self-care is about acknowledging our boundaries, knowing our limits and being aware of our emotions.
4. Professional self-care
It's all about thriving professionally, including using your skills and talents, providing the best you can give to others, looking after your needs, personal and professional.
5. Spiritual self-care
Spiritual self-care is about having values that are unique to you. Cherishing your beliefs and knowing your truth. It's also about meditating, reflecting and self-gratitude.
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