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Don’t skip sleep to get things done.
Listen to an audio book. There are lots of public domain ones here: https://librivox.org/
Have you taken a moment to breathe in the last hour?
Look around. What's something beautiful near you right now?
Self-care is ongoing. It's not a one and done fix for everything. Take care of yourself today, and tomorrow, and the next day.
Go set a reminder right now to take time for self care.
Put your phone down. Step away from the computer. Not forever, just for a couple minutes.
Pause for a moment and take a few deep breaths.
Play a board game with your dear ones.
Remember that technology is a tool. Use it to help yourself.
Make yourself a healthy meal. It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, just tasty.
There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by my self. ~ Brian Andreas
Cultivate a mindfulness practice. Here's some info on how to get started: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-courage-be-present/201001/how-practice-mindfulness-meditation
Self care can be small, simple, and take just a moment. Fit it into your daily life.
Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony. ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Be gentle with yourself today.
When you're able, take a few moments and rest.
Take a small break from the screen.
Listen to a podcast about something that interests you that you haven’t yet explored.
It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It's necessary. ~ Mandy Hale
Pause for a moment and take a few deep breaths.
Self care is not a waste of time. Self care makes your use of time more sustainable. ~ Jackie Viramontez
Take action (one small step) on something you’ve been avoiding that will make your life better in the long run.
It's okay to use a timer to remind yourself to take breaks.
Stuck? Ask for help. Talk to someone.
If you're feeling sleepy or fatigued, try washing your face with a warm towel. It can be refreshing.
It's okay to say no.
Cultivate a mindfulness practice. Here's some info on how to get started: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-courage-be-present/201001/how-practice-mindfulness-meditation
Try a new tool for getting organized if your current ones aren't working.
Breathe deeply.
Would you make someone else work as hard as you are working right now? Be kind to yourself.
Pay attention to your breathing
There are apps that will help you remember to rest, breathe, and drink water. Find the ones that work for you.
Ask for help if you need it.
Have you stretched recently? Do it now. It will help.
Stretch.
Before you start your day, try to make a list of the 3 most important things to focus on that day.
Engage in random acts of kindness and altruism. This has been linked to mood boosting.
Take breaks. Set a timer if you have to so you don't forget.
Self care is not a waste of time. Self care makes your use of time more sustainable. ~ Jackie Viramontez
Your breathing is your greatest friend. Return to it in all your troubles and you will find comfort and guidance. ~ Unknown
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
Ask for help when you need it. It sounds simple, but trying to handle everything without help causes stress and anxiety for a lot people.
Don't give up on self care just because something didn't work for you. Keep trying new ways of being kind to yourself!
When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water. ~ Benjamin Franklin
Look around. What's something beautiful near you right now?
Cleaning your space is self care, too.
Take a nice bath or shower.
Look away from your screen for a bit. Allow your eyes and mind to rest.