Self-care is a personal journey, unique to each individual. It's not about following a prescribed set of rules, but about discovering what truly nourishes your body, mind, and soul. Let's explore the myriad ways to cultivate self-care, without the constraints of 'right' or 'wrong'.
Challenge Your Mindset
Finding time to take care of your mind and body can feel impossible. But the answer isn’t a better workout routine or sleep app. It’s changing your mindset.
- By challenging your assumptions about self-care, you can find an approach that works for…
- Here are three tools that can help.
Seek opportunities to integrate
Challenge the assumption that prioritizing wellness is something that we must do separate from the other parts of our lives.
- By changing the way you think about self-care, you can make incremental and meaningful shifts that bring you greater peace, energy, and joy.
Define self-care on your own terms
Only you can determine what your mind, body, and spirit need to thrive
- To figure out what you need, start by simply noticing when you feel invigorated and when you are feeling drained
- Look for patterns in these feelings
Check for all-or-nothing thinking
Do not assume that you need to completely overhaul your lifestyle
- Curiosity and self-compassion are great alternatives to this mentality
- Explore small, doable changes that work in the context of your whole life to create lasting change
