Being too busy isn’t good for your health; it usually leads to burnout. You may feel that taking time out for yourself is wasteful or selfish, but the opposite is actually true.
Ideas for Self-Care
Self-care means regularly meeting your own needs to promote your well-being. Every person may do this differently, but common ways include the following:
- Exercise and a healthy diet
- Meditation
- Books and hobbies
- Rest/sleep
- Laughter
- Social activities
- Massage
- Vacation
Benefits of Self-Care
When you care for yourself, you’re better able to help others. You get to practice self-awareness and work on personal development. Self-care relieves stress and improves your productivity at work. It teaches you to value and be kind to yourself.
Self-care doesn’t require excessive time and money. Start small by doing one relaxing or rejuvenating habit each day.
