Ways to Prioritize Self Care

n our busy lives, self care can often be pushed to the back burner. Use these easy and straightforward strategies to prioritize your self care.

Consistent Physical Activity

While obvious, consistent physical activity can boost your mood and improve your overall health. Take 30 minutes throughout the day to go for walks and stretch your legs.

Make Sleep a Priority

While working, watching TV, or being with friends, it can be easy to discount the importance of sleep. However, sleeping well is one of the best things you can do to prioritize yourself on a daily basis. Prioritizing getting 8 hours a day and regulating your sleeping hours can greatly improve your overall mental and physical health.

Focus on the Positives

Feeling down is normal, but one way to prioritize yourself when feeling in the dumps is to focus on the positives. Friends and family are great people to lean on and definitely are some of life’s greatest positives.

Eating Well

Eating regular, well-balanced meals is a good way to prioritize yourself, and it can even be fun! Looking up recipes to make yourself fresh, delicious, and colorful meals is a great way to practice self care during a night in.

Final Thoughts

These are a few ways to prioritize your own self care this month, and every month. Take some time to focus on yourself, even when work and life can make that difficult.

Sources

https://adanews.ada.org/new-dentist/2023/july/8-ways-to-prioritize-self-care-every-day/

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