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Hi. My name is Chaitrali from Glittery Thoughts. I am a Lifestyle & Travel Blogger. I like to share my thoughts and knowledge on topics which surround our life. I am delighted to collaborate with Olivia. We both have common liking to write on relationships and health. We are sharing 5 tips of self-care on each blog. Please jump to my blog to read Olivia’s post.
SELF-CARE
When was the last time you took out time for yourself? If your reply is in the past week or two days before, then dear reader you are missing a great joy caring for yourself every day.
We often prioritise the things which are “Tasks” to do and put “Activities” for self-kindness at last on the checklist. Bring those self-caring activities at top while balancing your work.
Self-Care nourishes mental health and wellness. It brings positivity in your actions. If you take out time for yourself then people will not take you for granted and will respect your time. Some people feel low on self-esteem, happiness, it’s because they are not valuing themselves.
I am sharing 5 Self-care tips which will not be difficult to add in your routine. These are some self-pampering things I like to do in routine. You will like it too.
WATCH YOUR FAVOURITE WEB SERIES/MOVIE
Recently I watched a Turkey Web series which was actually a TV show called Erkenci Kus. I loved watching the show daily for 1/2 hour. Watching Web series is the best stressbuster. We get into another imaginary world for some time which lets us forget about the rest of the things.
If you are short of time and loaded with office work or housework, you can still steal half an hour in a day to watch your favourite web series or movie. There is always an option to pause and continue later.
DISCOVER YOUR WARDROBE
The way you wear represents you. Keep your wardrobe updated according to seasons. Wear those clothes which you find most comfortable, which are your signature dresses.
Revisiting your wardrobe may surprise you by discovering new clothes or old yet trendy jackets.
I like to keep my wardrobe arranged properly with ironed dresses. When it’s untidy, that day is for exploration. 🙂
LOOK AT YOUR PAST SUCCESS STORIES
Pampering yourself is also self-care. Looking back at your successful moments will boost your confidence and energy level. It will remind you of your qualities and passion.
It may be scrolling through Sports Certificate, Best Employee Award or Kuddos. You will love to go through success stories. Feelings of demotivation and resentment will go away. I always look at achievements, testimonials I earned. Isn’t it the best way to pamper yourself?
BUY THINGS THAT CULTIVATE YOUR HOBBY
In the hustle and bustle of routine, you might be keeping hobbies aside. Kick start your hobby by purchasing required things related to the hobby. Selecting the required material, shopping into different shops is fascinating. You will get triggered to try hands on hobbies.
Bringing required stationary/ utensils/ material is not enough if you don’t spare “time” for self-care.
Home Gardening and Painting are some of my hobbies. I stick to spending time gardening and painting in my routine. Bringing gardening tools, paint brushes and colours is so much exhilarating experience. I feel motivated and happy doing it. Start cultivating your hobbies.
TIMELY SLEEP
Don’t let your daily chores of action affect the sleep time. Many people often tend to keep dragging sleep till 12 am or more than that. Research says that if we sleep before 11 pm then the body clock works properly. Our blood sugar level is maintained and improves the immune system. If we take 8 hrs or more sleep then there are less chances to catch cold than those who sleep for 6-7 hrs.
Creating a sleepy environment to fall asleep helps to relax the mind and muscles. Keep your work aside, forget about the next day’s schedule and get good sleep.
Closing thought on self-care
Give time to your body and mind, it will be nourished in a beautiful way.
Chaitrali
www.glitterythoughts.com
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It’s a great post and some awesome tips you’ve shared. Great job!
I wrote a blog on Self care too, you might want to check that as well. 😊😊
https://blogwithshreya.wordpress.com/2020/09/07/35-self-care-ideas-to-improve-your-life/
Thank you for the amazing ideas!! ❤❤
Thank you!! I’ll check it out 🤗
Thank you ❤
Great post! 👍
Thank you!! 🙂
For me watching my favourite movie or web series is the best way for self care. These are truly amazing tips. Thanks for sharing them. Take care🤗☺️♥️
Sometimes all you need is to watch your favourite show! Thanks for reading 💛
Yesssss 😍☺️. Most welcome
Watching tv shows and movies plus my sleep(not really timely but enough) is all the self care I need😅😊
In my world nothing beats that.
Loved the other tips too
I agree! Those are important to me too!
It should be our priority to self-care because caring for self is not greedy. Great post👏
It really isnt greedy, its deserving! Thanks for reading!
Love this! A great thought re your wardrobe! Hadn’t thought of that aspect before so thank you, probably need to declutter mine 😊 keep up the great blogs! 🤩
I need to do the same thing 🤣 thanks for reading!
I love this! I get caught up in taking care of everything else, and I always forget to leave time for myself.
You should always make time for yourself, im glad this could be a reminder for you 🤍
Looking at your past successes is a good one, so often just thinking about something you have achieved in the past, no matter how big and small can help so much!
It really can be so encouraging to just look back at what you have overcome and achieved!
She raises some very simple but good points. Self care doesn’t have to be a day at the spa. Even watching your favourite TV show is doing something positive for your mood 🙂
It really can! It can be something so small!
A great post
Thanks!