self care be important, frens
yo, we need to remember to take care of ourselves
because there's times where we kind of forget to like, live. sometimes we'll get in a rut in life, and worrying about our own lifestyle ends up falling to the wayside.fun fact: that's not healthy.
your body and mind needs a little pampering sometimes. they may be able to run themselves for days on end, but they're gonna need some maintenance eventually.
so. here's some help for ya. i've scrounged around the endless void known as pinterest (while also getting distracted by oreo recipes, obv) to collect a list of some pretty great ideas. just a few little things that help make life a little better for the life God's given you.
now, not everything is going to always work out for you, and that's okay. just take it one day at a time and remember that it's all absolutely worth the effort. :)
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+ washing your face everyday - esp with some fancy cleanser that helps with whatever you need (sensitive skin, acne, dry skin, etc)
+ finding your fashion style - discovering clothes that make you look and feel amazing boosts confidence out the wazoo, man
+ going to sleep at an insanely early hour - and maybe not even bother setting an alarm, because waking up naturally feels so freaking calming in the morning???
+ making a gratitude list - you can make it all pretty with fun doodles and stickers and markers and ahhhh
+ daily devotions/prayers - they really make a difference and put everything into perspective
+ balancing your diet - there's plenty of ways fruits and veggies can taste good without drowning them in sugar (this foodie has loads of recommendations if ya need them ;))
+ acknowledgeing your strengths - ya'll have amazing talents and personalities that need to be addressed mkay??
+ drinking lotsa water - keep in mind that your body is 70% water and the amount of intake drastically changes your energy levels, fren
+ walking barefoot outside - it's actually been proven that walking barefoot on the ground helps with brain development and peacefulness!!
+ exercise of any form - just a simple walk around the block can release positive hormones and help you feel super refreshed :)
+ learning when to say no - sometimes you reach your limit, and people need to learn how to not constantly take advantage of you
+ having a good cry every once in a while - it's not good to keep everything closed off all the time, girl. sometimes it's okay to feel it all at once, because then you can recognize what you're struggling with and figure out how to deal with it
+ finding a creative outlet - self-expression gives your brain a bit of a break from all the overly-complicated mish-mosh of lifeso go throw an egg on a canvas and call it art
+ stargazing and/or cloudwatching - just lie back, relax, and marvel at God's creation
+ stretching before bed/after you wake up - muscles get stiff and tired often, so give 'em a hand every once in a while
+ genuinely laughing - tim hawkins, script not found, and studio c are some great comedy options on youtube to have a good giggle with
+ taking an electronics hiatus - there's moments when we let the digital life take over, and those are the times when we really need to unplug for a bit (24 hours works just fine)
+ watching the british baking show/planet earth - seriously, though. if these shows aren't the most calming series on the planet (oops bad pun), i dunno what is
+ opening your windows - when the weather is up for it, a gentle breeze or the drizzle of rain relaxes a person in more ways than one
+ washing your sheets and blankets - and when you climb into bed after a stressful day? pure. bliss.
+ lighting some yummy candles - always have and always will love a good candle
+ daily devotions/prayers - they really make a difference and put everything into perspective
+ balancing your diet - there's plenty of ways fruits and veggies can taste good without drowning them in sugar (this foodie has loads of recommendations if ya need them ;))
+ acknowledgeing your strengths - ya'll have amazing talents and personalities that need to be addressed mkay??
+ drinking lotsa water - keep in mind that your body is 70% water and the amount of intake drastically changes your energy levels, fren
+ walking barefoot outside - it's actually been proven that walking barefoot on the ground helps with brain development and peacefulness!!
+ learning when to say no - sometimes you reach your limit, and people need to learn how to not constantly take advantage of you
+ having a good cry every once in a while - it's not good to keep everything closed off all the time, girl. sometimes it's okay to feel it all at once, because then you can recognize what you're struggling with and figure out how to deal with it
+ finding a creative outlet - self-expression gives your brain a bit of a break from all the overly-complicated mish-mosh of life
+ stargazing and/or cloudwatching - just lie back, relax, and marvel at God's creation
+ genuinely laughing - tim hawkins, script not found, and studio c are some great comedy options on youtube to have a good giggle with
+ taking an electronics hiatus - there's moments when we let the digital life take over, and those are the times when we really need to unplug for a bit (24 hours works just fine)
+ opening your windows - when the weather is up for it, a gentle breeze or the drizzle of rain relaxes a person in more ways than one
+ washing your sheets and blankets - and when you climb into bed after a stressful day? pure. bliss.
+ lighting some yummy candles - always have and always will love a good candle
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that's all for now, but i'm probably gonna think of some more later on. just remember that it's okay to spend time on yourself, okay? your wellbeing is important, yo, and not everyone can give it to you.
love ya'll <333
6 comments
this is legit the best. i'm going to do everything in this list. now. because we all need it. love you suzy <3
ReplyDeleteyayyy, i'm glad. ^-^ and yes yes, i think we all could use a nice dose of self care. it's the good stuff. ly too, girl. <33
Deletecan we all just take a moment to appreciate that you used the word "wazoo"? this post is what I'm all about -- encouraging others and taking the time to care for ourselves! I loved reading this :)
ReplyDeleteahaha, idk man. it just seemed like a good word to use. XD and that's great, i'm happy you liked it. thanks for the visit, rosie. :)
DeleteWow ok this is actually amazing and so useful and reading it literally made my day 10x better <333
ReplyDeletewell shoot, okay. didn't expect this awesome of a response, but i'll take it lol. super-dupes glad it helped you, girl. <33
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