6 Easy Ways to Practice Self-Care During the Month of Love
During the month of love, it’s natural that we are focused on showering the people that we care about with extra attention. However, we are all so overworked and overwhelmed these days, it might be nice to consider a few self-care tips for yourself too!
Self-care doesn’t have to be a big commitment or require much effort or money. Instead, prioritize a few simple actions that will help you find inspiration, freshen your look or style, recharge your energy, relieve stress, and nurture your mind, body, and soul.
Nourish Yourself
Eating healthy isn’t always the simplest thing, but what you consume has a significant impact on how you feel. You’ll begin to notice a difference in how you feel if you start with just by minimizing portions and limiting some less healthy choices to only a few times a week.
Another effective way to improve your food choices is to begin meal prepping on weekends and keep healthy and nutritious snacks on hand at all times.
Drink more water
Many women still don’t drink enough water, which is beneficial to their skin, health, and general well-being. The benefits of hydration are numerous. Order a beautiful new water bottle for yourself and make sure you’re refilling it all day! If you want your drink to have more taste, avoid those with a lot of added sugars and try an infuser bottle instead.
Get your beauty sleep
Make sleep a priority! Make a nighttime ritual and an optimal sleeping situation by investing in a sleep mask, restricting screen use at least 30 minutes before bedtime, and making to-do lists for the next day before sleep.
Schedule “Me” Time
Don’t feel guilty about taking some time for yourself! Do what works for you to unwind, recharge, and get inspiration. Take a long walk while listening to an audiobook or podcast, take a bath with aromatic candles, read a book, put on a face mask, have some wine, or even meet a friend for lunch for an afternoon!
Exercise
Get your rear in gear and to class! Maybe invest in some nice new workout clothes, a lovely yoga mat, or fresh headphones as incentives to get you going. Even if you don’t have time or money to go to a high-end gym, there are plenty of free at-home exercises available online. You’ll feel fantastic as well as energetic!
Get A New Hairstyle
Sometimes all it takes to feel refreshed is a new look! Try visiting your local hair salon and having them create something tousled and fresh for you. Consider changing your hair color to something new and vibrant; lightening it in the summer or adding some natural-looking highlights will add life and dimension to your hair that can be quite lovely!
The benefits of investing in yourself and putting your needs first are immense. You’ll feel more inspired, refreshed, and capable!
