So, we are in another lockdown and I don’t know about you, but I am finding that these lockdowns (though needed) are really starting to take a toll on everyone’s mental health and wellbeing.
I didn’t do so well during the second lockdown, so with this
third lockdown the main thing that is keeping me going is INTENTIONAL SELF CARE.
I think it is important to have different things to look
forward to during the week that will make me feel happy, more relaxed or just
add some variety to my day.
Here is my go-to weekly self-care list:
Note: I am very flexible so I don’t tie myself down to
anything. I don’t do all of these things during one single week, but I choose
my self-care activities based on my needs or how I am feeling (that in and of
itself is self-care 😊 )
- Taking some time out (30 minutes) to read a book with a cup of herbal tea
- Catching up with family and friends whilst cooking/doing housework. (Trust me, time flies and your chores seem to get done faster when you’re catching up with someone)
- Super healthy food day (healthy eating is an everyday goal, but there are times when you go that extra mile to give your body that boost!
- Post-dinner dessert (I love desserts and sweet treats from time to time - with this one I make sure not to go overboard and still budget the dessert it into my daily calorie intake, as I am not trying to lose any fitness gains)
- Change to a fresh set of bed sheets or buy some new bedding (trust me fresh sheet takes your bedtime experience to whole new levels)
- Order some nice food (It’s nice to take a break from cooking sometimes and having it delivered is a big bonus!)
- Early night (sometimes just leave what you’re doing and get an early night, it can wait until tomorrow)
- Beauty night (face mask, bubble bath, lip scrubs etc.)
- Buy fresh flowers for the house (I buy them when they are reduced at the supermarket. Once you add that flower food they can last for weeks!)
- Journaling/gratitude (It can be so soothing to pour your heart out on paper and also make notes )
- Netflix documentary (honestly I have learnt so much about history, politics, science etc. during this pandemic)
- Family zoom quiz night (download the app Kahoot…you’re welcome 😊)
- Praise hour (one hour to listen to music and express praise and gratitude to God)
- Exercise – both outdoors and indoors (If you’re not into exercise at all, at least walk 30 minutes a day – it will make a huge difference)
- Listen to business/motivation/self-development podcasts
- Candles – I have candles for different occasions (it’s so soothing having them burn in the background)
- Go for a walk and catch up on the phone with a friend who is also walking (This is me and Sophie’s go-to)
- Airplane mode/time off social media (including WhatsApp)
- Declutter a small space
- Play relaxing nature sounds (YouTube have tons of videos)
- Cup of herbal tea, warm blanket and a deep and meaningful conversation with a dear friend.
I challenge you to add some self-care to your week; you will definitely see a difference!
If you already have a self-care routine, let me know some of your self-care habits.
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