More on Self Care

The Angels keep saying that we need to pay more attention to ourselves – to our bodies, – to our health, – to our mental and spiritual growth.

Here is a wonderful list of self care stuff from Tiny Buddha.  See more about this at the article - https://tinybuddha.com/blog/30-self-care-tips-how-to-avoid-sickness-burnout-and-exhaustion/

Self-Care Ideas for Mental Health

• Relax and allow yourself to do nothing (no cellphones allowed!)

• Meditate
• Read an educational book with a focus on personal growth
• Listen to an educational podcast (news is not included as educational)
• Play with your pet
• Cuddle your significant other
• Do something that makes you smile
• Create something artistic or play an instrument
• Listen to music you love
• Practice gratitude with a gratitude journal

Self-Care Ideas for Emotional Health

• Forgive someone you have been holding a grudge against
• Do something that’s scared you that you’ve always wanted to do
• Focus on your own needs and goals instead of comparing yourself to others
• Practice compassion for yourself
• Take a break from social media
• Allow yourself to feel your feelings instead of running from them or distracting yourself
• Read a fictional book that lifts your spirits
• Take a break from technology—unplug
• Help someone and don’t expect anything in return
• Practice positive affirmations (Example: You are enough just as you are right now in this moment.)
• Write down a few things you appreciate yourself

Self-Care Ideas for Physical Health

• Practice deep breathing
• Move to music you love
• Get adequate sleep
• Lift weights
• Walk
• Play a sport
• Go outside—get some sunlight on your skin
• Try yoga or another mindful movement practice (also good for your mental health)
• Eat healthfully (I.e.: fruits and veggies, unrefined foods)
• Look in a mirror and love your body as it is right now, without judgment

Many blessings.