Self Care Tips

It is important to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself. This produces positive feelings and boosts your confidence and self-esteem. Neglecting self care can lead to various health problems, from anxiety and depression to insomnia and other medical difficulties.

Your words matter, so listen to that inner voice, "I can do this. I am doing my best. I am AWESOME! I am kind!" Give yourself a pat on the back, you deserve it! 

Experts at the Mayo Clinic note that walking everyday can help you maintain a healthy weight and improve your mood. 30 minutes - that's all it takes!  

Planks, sit ups, push ups, squats, run up and down the stairs, jumping jacks - You don't need expensive equipment to create a good workout! Here is a link for you to try Simple Exercises. 

Sleep Can Boost Your Immune System, increase your mood, strengthen your heart, increase productivity, increase exercise performance and even improve your memory. Setting a sleep routine, eliminating screens before bedtime, meditation and listening to calm music before bed can increase your REM sleep.

Eating well is fundamental to good health and well-being. Making healthy food choices helps us maintain a healthy weight, reduces our risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and the risk of other medical conditions.  We also feel good when our body has good nutrients to fuel our bodies.

Meditation can help us to eliminate negative thoughts, worries, and anxiety; all factors that can prevent us from feeling happy. It is proven that the practice of meditation, carried out on a regular basis, will mitigate the symptoms of stress and anxiety. Breath ... relax ... breath. (do this at least three times.) If you would like to try a three minute mindful breathing exercise click here 

 A closet, a drawer, your desk, update your baby book, go through books and toys your kids have outgrown and donate them to others in need. What else have you wanted to do but never seemed to have the time to do? Do it! 

Yoga is a great form of exercise, which not only burns calories but also helps increase your flexibility, build strength, and prevent heart disease. Yoga encourages the body to stop storing excess fat and calories. By making this a regular activity, both your mind and body will experience many emotional and physical benefits. 

Time for a dance party! Put on that music and move! Dance with the kids, dance by yourself, it doesn't matter! Dance is an effective form of exercise and can burn just as many calories as swimming, walking, or bike riding. The amount of calories you will burn depends on the intensity of the dance, the length of dance, how much effort you put in, and how much you weigh. It's a great way to take your mind off of your worries and stressors. 

Talk on the phone, schedule Zoom calls, text, share your feelings. If you find yourself feeling isolated and need someone to talk to, do not hesitate to reach out to a family member, a friend, or a mental health professional.