Self care isn't selfish

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Hey hello, welcome or welcome back, since we talked about mental health in my previous blog I thought why not talk about self care so here we are Oh also, if you want to check it out the link is :BLOG POST : MENTAL HEALTH . Okay let's get into today's blog post. :D

In the hustle bustle of our busy schedules we just tend to neglect the nourishment and care our body needs to work more effectively and efficiently but again this is something which is simply overlooked over watching a maybe one last episode of a drama on Netflix or maybe lying in the bed scrolling Instagram is a more tempting idea to us ( Cinderella let the shoe fit). 

It is important for us to be physically, mentally and emotionally fit to survive in this harsh world. Let's talk about some practical ways which I've been hearing from almost everyone be it on social media or our grandparents. 

WHAT IS SELF CARE ?

Before finding let's dive in some theoretical knowledge about what actually self care is. For me it simply is a fuel we from time to time need to add in our busy life to survive more. 

According to Google it is - 

Self-care encompasses any activity that we deliberately do to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. It's about recognizing your own needs and taking steps to meet them. Self-care isn't just about pampering yourself; it's about nurturing yourself from the inside out.

Yeah..let's move on :p

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? 

•Stress reliever

•Improves physical health

•Boost productivity

•Better relationships

SOME WAYS I HEARD OR READ - 

1) Establish a routine

Having a set routine for everything in life plays a vital role. Now this is something being a student you simply can't have or you struggle to keep up with it. Usually for me I just can't follow a set routine. In this case having a to-do list help a lot. Writing every task first thing in morning from a simplest thing to a most important thing, make it realistic. Including a simple morning or evening walk, a 15 minutes meditation session or a 10 minutes book reading or maybe any thing in your to-do list makes a better (I would say)change.

2) Prioritising sleep

This again is something being a student we completely forget about or we simply neglect it, sleeping for 4-5 hours is what we think we need when it is actually half of what actually is needed which directly lead to fatigue or laziness. Sleeping for atleast 6-8 hours is what we actually need after a long day. 

(A pro tip from my grandparents incase you don't know - washing your feet before sleeping tends to help us get more deep and relaxing sleep)

3) Exercise or activities we like

Exercising is a stress buster usually for a lot of people... A 5 minutes walk or a 10 minutes yoga session is enough to be more energetic and stress free in our daily life. Engaging in activities we like can also bring joy and happiness to us be it painting, cycling, gardening, cooking or anything. The mantra is simple - Do what makes you happy and content with life 

4) Proper nourishments

Paying attention to what we eat, okay a disclaimer here I'm not saying that calculating the amount of calories or protein we consume. Having a proper diet, yeah 3 meals a day. Including fruits in our daily life is another fuel we need for yk better functioning. Staying hydrated by drinking atleast 3 litres of water everyday too cures a lot of problems. 

5) Set boundaries

Having positive energy around you is also important. Learn to say no to things that make you feel like trash (human beings included). Having people around you that makes you feel happy and Prioritising self care and peace is what we need to include in our lives. 

In the end honestly I'll just say society makes it look like "a time waste" or "unnecessary tasks" they simply ignore that living a monotonous life is something which leads to unproductivity or laziness. Doing something which makes us happy for just 5 to 10 minutes in that monotonous schedule of our life makes it way more interesting. Let's just not ignore it.Remember, you deserve to prioritize yourself and your needs. So, take a deep breath, slow down, and start incorporating self-care into your daily life today. Your mind, body, and soul will thank you for it. 

Thankyou for reading. I hope this could help you in any way. 

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Much love to you! 

Until next time <3