Self care is the key to a fulfilled life and a necessity for happiness

Self care is not petting your ego. Never let anybody tell you that. Actually, self care is a sincere form of self love and self appreciation, something that should be inherent in our daily life routines.

By defintion, self care is about carring about yourself to make you feel good. That´s the reason why self care is for everyone, just the way it is performed differs. And it´s no one-way street! When you practice self-care, you are not only helping yourselves, but also help others as well.

And don´t think you are too busy to find the time to take proper care of yourself. If you really think this way, you absolutely need a self care day in your life! Yes, it can be hard to schedule but it´s worth it.

While it´s good to have goals, dreams and wanting to achieve things in life, overdoing is just as damaging as procrastination.

A goal needs to be worked out step by step by repeating tasks that bring you closer to finally hold it in your hands. However, so is self care. It´s not a one time thing you can tick off like a random thing on your bucket list.

For to get started, you could make one day of the week your self care day. Think of the „self care sunday“ initiative. Eventually it doesn´t matter what day you pick or even if it´s always the same. The most important thing is that you take it seriously and do it repeatedly

Why self care is important should be made clear by the following 5 points

1 -) Better physical and psychical health because you´ll spend more time making exercises that you enjoy doing. The more happy time you get, the better you feel

2 – ) A more positive outlook on life. The fact that you constantly feel good resonates with your environment and provides you with everything you need to face lifes challenges.

3 – ) You get a better understanding of yourself. Since you permanently work on your well-being you´ll spot negative things and situations easier and learn how to avoid them.

4 – ) It decreases your stress levels. Self care is featured prominently in the Wellness industry. A day at the local spa, sauna or at the beach works miracles.

5 – ) Self care is a turbo booster for your self esteem. You´ll learn to say No mpore often and by showing that kind self-respect gain more freedom in the process.

9 Tips and ideas for self care activities and routines

All the following ideas may sound very common and randoom, but as long as you do not implement some of them in your life, you won´t feel better. You can try a few of them and make a self care planner or a self care checklist for yourself. Whatever feels good and makes you happy is the right thing to do.

Practise mindfulness – That will help you not only by calming you down but allow you to get a deeper look into you personality and what your inner you is considering good for your wellbeing.

Meditation – Certainly an obvious choice but it has a reason why so many happy people practise meditation. The calming effect will bring you down to earth again making challenges far less difficult. You can start with 10 minutes a day like this one here –

Give your diet a boost and treat yourself sometimes. The joy of trying a new dish or reducing the calories, is not only benefital for your health but for your psyche as well.

Visit a spa, a sauna or the beach. Whatever is easily accessable from where you are. All these places are fantastic stress reliefers and support you in the relaxation process.

Get out and spend time in nature, preferably when the sun is shining. When we feel connected to nature again, all troubles and worries are suddenly far smaller than they appeared a few minutes ago.

Start to exercise. No, no gym membership and a daily 4 hour workout. A short run or a few minutes of yoga could be a perfect start. When it feels good, increase the time whenever you like.

Write a journal to boost your mood. Make it a habit to jot down the positive things that happened to you that day. It will remind you of the positive things in life.You can call it „mental self care“ because the mind needs care as well.

Get yourself a feel-good video or song. What do you you enjoy watching or listening to? In case of a bad day, watch some pre-prepared videos that lift up you mood. Don´t go to sleep angry or anxious.

Rearrange some things in your life from time to time. That doesn´t mean to leave your significant other but things like to remove clutter from your closet. That goes for mental clutter as well. Ask youself what is holding you back?

If you don´t feel to be ready or not capable of doing even one of the above, go and ask for help. A little chat with a friend or a close person, or even a psychologist can support you to bring you back on track. Don´t hesitate or think you are weak. Mental health is just as crucial as physical health.

As another motivation, I put together some quotes that should inspire you to start a more self carring life today!

Quotes about the importance of self care

Gard the doors of your temple, do not let anyone pollute it with there mess
Patricio Telman Chincocolo

If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete
Jack Kornfield

It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary
Mandy Hale

Care for your psyche…know thyself, for once we know ourselves, we may learn how to care for ourselves
Socrates

Just when you feel you have no time to relax, know that this is the moment you most need to make time to relax
Matt Haig

Self-care is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation
Audre Lorde

When we give ourselves compassion, we are opening our hearts in a way that can transform our lives
Kristin Neff

Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it
Ray Bradbury

Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world
Lucille Ball

If you have the ability to love, love yourself first
Charles Bukwoski

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I make it a point to practice self-care. I make an appointment with myself
Manisha Singal

An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly
Anonymous

Self care is allowing yourself to appreciate the moment for what it is, instead of wishing it was something else
Sharon Pearson

Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel
Eleanor Brown

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection
Buddha

When you say ‘yes’ to others make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself
Paulo Coelho

Solitude is where I place my chaos to rest and awaken my inner peace
Nikki Rowe

Mind. Body. Soul. These are the three things self care is all about
Kathy Sledge

Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world
Pema Chodron

Our bodies are our garden to which our wills are gardeners
William Shakespeare

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Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you
Anne Lamott

The challenge is not to be perfect—it is to be whole
Jane Fonda

Allow yourself to enjoy each happy moment in your life
Steve Maraboli

Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time
Anonymous

Self care is how you take your power back
Lalah Delia

Conclusion

Self care is a necessity for a healthy life. The advise and suggestions above should motivate you to start a more self carring lifestyle right now. It´s not a difficult thing to do. Start small and treat yourself the best way possible. That´s not ego, that´s just keeping yourself mentally and physically healthy. Self care is just as much as a human right as sleep food and shelter. Take yourself serious and you´ll see others will follow to do so as well. You deserve it!

Self care is the key to a fulfilled life

Why self care is important should be made clear by the following 5 points

9 Tips and ideas for self care activities and routines

Quotes about the importance of self care

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