How to maintain a healthy self-care routine
You can only run on empty for so long before life forces you to slow down. The secret to thriving as an adult is a steady, sustainable self-care routine that fits your schedule. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, stuck on autopilot, or unsure where to start, these simple tips can help you rebuild your energy and take better care of yourself adding more pressure to your busy day.
Focus on relaxation
Relaxation has many benefits, from reducing stress, tension, and chronic pain, lowering blood pressure and even strengthening confidence.
Relaxation techniques
Having a good social network improves emotional well-being. Chat with your loved ones via video call or meet in person.
Take breaks
A short 10-minute walk can boost your energy. For a bigger reset, take a weekend trip or enjoy a staycation to unplug and recharge.
Laugh daily
Laughter reduces stress, improves your spirits, and eases pain. Make it part of your self-care. Watch funny movies, your favourite funny series.
Volunteer
Helping others lifts your mood. Support a local cause that matters to you. Example, animal rescue, helping kids, or protecting the environment.
Random acts of kindness
A little kindness can go a long way for you and everyone around you!
Record your gratitude
Include a gratitude journal in your self-care routine. Writing down things you're thankful for each day can increase emotions of happiness and help you value what you have.
- Choose self-care habits you enjoy
- Stay positive and open-minded
- Create a routine that works for you
- Set time aside for self-care
- Be consistent and flexible
- Track your progress
- Celebrate your wins
Focus on relaxation
Relaxation has many benefits, from reducing stress, tension, and chronic pain, lowering blood pressure and even strengthening confidence.
Relaxation techniques
- Yoga
- Long, warm bath
- Listening to music
- Tai chi
- Deep breathing
- Eat a nutritious diet regularly
- Engage in regular exercise
- Get restful sleep
- Stay hydrated
- Go outside in the sun
- Follow a routine
- Organize your space
Having a good social network improves emotional well-being. Chat with your loved ones via video call or meet in person.
Take breaks
A short 10-minute walk can boost your energy. For a bigger reset, take a weekend trip or enjoy a staycation to unplug and recharge.
Laugh daily
Laughter reduces stress, improves your spirits, and eases pain. Make it part of your self-care. Watch funny movies, your favourite funny series.
Volunteer
Helping others lifts your mood. Support a local cause that matters to you. Example, animal rescue, helping kids, or protecting the environment.
Random acts of kindness
A little kindness can go a long way for you and everyone around you!
Record your gratitude
Include a gratitude journal in your self-care routine. Writing down things you're thankful for each day can increase emotions of happiness and help you value what you have.
