5 Self-Care Tips That Will Change Your Life

5 Self-Care That Will Change Your Life. The way in which we love and treat ourselves has a major impact on our day-to-day life. When I did not prioritize implementing key self-care practices into my schedule – I noticed that living my “best” life was a COMPLETE struggle. My emotions were a mess. My skin started to rebel and breakout. My work-life balance was nonexistent and, more specifically, overwhelming. Can you relate? I wanted OUT of the overwhelm. I wanted to thrive and not just survive.

The quality of everything that we produce is directly correlated with our quality of life. It is impossible to pour from an empty cup. Prioritizing your self-care is one way to ensure that your cup is always full. Here are (5) self-care tips that when implemented – will change your life completely.

Tip #1: Schedule Time to Pamper Yourself

This may sound basic – but often times our “Me Time” is the first thing to go when life gets overwhelmingly busy. How can we avoid this? Manually input scheduled “Me Time” in your weekly calendar. Set aside at least 2-hours a week that you can devote to pampering yourself. It can be a 2-hour block or 15-30 minutes a day. What should you do during this time? Feed your mind, body, and spirit.

• • Mind: Personal Development (read a new book/blog, listen to a podcast, etc.)
  • Body: Honor Your Temple (exercise, engage in physical activity, get your nails and hair done, give yourself a facial, plan an at-home spa day, etc.)

• • Spirit: Plug into God (set aside time to read your bible, pray daily, find a devotional relevant to your current season in life)

The key is that this scheduled time is now built into your daily life. Your “Me Time” is a mandatory meeting that you have to attend – so strategically plan your day(s) around it.

Tip #2: Mute Social Media

I’ll say it. You need a break from social media. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snap Chat, and Pinterest are wonderful tools – when used in moderation. However, these tools can also become time-suckers and comparison traps if we are not careful. Limit how much time you spend on social media each day and turn your devices off (or place on ‘Do Not Disturb’) at least 1-hr before bed. Give your mind a chance to unplug and unwind.

Tip #3: Add “No” Into Your Vocabulary

‘No’ is a complete sentence. Often times our lives are overwhelmed with people, things, and situations that could have easily been avoided if we simply said “No”. Be transparent about your plate of responsibilities and stop committing yourself to new things that are not currently in alignment with the call on your life or helping you become the BEST you that you can be. Here’s what to say if someone asks you to do something that you cannot commit to: “Thank you for considering me. Unfortunately, I am unable to help at this time. But I wish you continued success and all the best on your endeavor !”.

Tip #4: Express Yourself Freely

Create a safe space where you can freely express your deepest thoughts and help with the processing of your emotions. Some recommendations are: Therapy, Journaling, Connect Groups/Fellowship Groups, Art Classes, etc. Having an outlet to freely and safely express yourself is crucial to both your mental and emotional health.

Tip #5: Make Your Peace A Non-Negotiable

Prioritize protecting your peace (here is a cute mug for a daily reminder). Anything that compromises your sanity, self-esteem, worth, physical/mental/emotional/spiritual health – HAS TO GO. Nothing is worth the peace, love, and joy that God has created you to experience. Be intentional about surrounding yourself with people, places, and things that are cultivating you to be better – not bitter.

Once implemented, these (5) simple, yet powerful, self-care tips will change your life for the better. Start one-by-one. Plan practical ways on how you can successfully incorporate each tip into your lifestyle by creating a schedule, setting timers/reminders on your phone and apps, and adding “Self-Care Time” on your calendar each week. Developing a self-care routine is an on-going journey that can change depending on your current season in life. Grace yourself with the time necessary to figure out what works for you and understand every decision that you make to prioritize your best self COUNTS. Revisit this checklist weekly to see how you are doing in each area of self-care and be intentional about tending to the areas that may need more improvement.

What self-care tip can you implement today? Let me know in the COMMENTS below! If you enjoyed this blog and found it helpful, please SHARE, TELL A FRIEND, and PIN.

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Until Next Time…Shine Bright & Illuminate Your Life!

–Shanice <3

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