Self-care method

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Self-care is a very necessary skill, keeping your mental and physical life in a positive state to do many desired things in life. Therefore, it is necessary to know how to love yourself and how to best take care of yourself to improve your own life and those around you.

1. Take care of yourself

Self-care is essential in today's life, especially when the Covid-19 epidemic is happening in many places. Taking care of the body, health and spirit will make each person healthier and better in life. Self-love or self-care can be misinterpreted as spending too much money on care products or spending your time on too many activities, these are just some of the ways that Which makes us feel more stressed, anxious and causes many negative things mentally and emotionally. Therefore, it is necessary to have more correct self-care practices to help our mind, emotions and body improve every day.

2. How to take care of yourself

Here are some ways we can help us take care of ourselves every day:
Find our own rhythm: There will be times when we are so absorbed in a hobby that we spend a lot of time with it , and that's a good thing. Whether it's knitting, writing about science fiction, gardening or some other thing, we should make time for the things that excite us. When you are able to live in such passionate moments, your mind will not be disturbed, your sense of self-confidence will be enhanced, and therefore you will not be afraid of the feeling of adventure anymore. So always make time to do what you love, this also gives life more meaning. Disconnect from electronic devices and social networks: Being immersed in a phone or TV screen for many hours will make us miss out on many things in life, so make it a priority to connect completely with loved ones directly is always more practical. This also slows down the brain for better concentration, calms the mind and improves mood. It takes a lot of work to get into the habit of putting your phone and laptop aside, but still try to do it often, spending more time with family and friends. Rethinking negative friendships: Negative people around can make us exhausted and low in self-confidence, so after spending time with them, the mood is often very disappointing. . A rethinking of such relationships is needed. We all need real friends in our lives who provide positive emotions, support and comfort. Massage: This is a method that can soothe and reduce pain. In addition, it also helps reduce stress, anxiety, depression... No need to go to expensive spas, but going to massage centers or community health centers will also be a reasonable way to cool down. – far from relaxing, reducing our heart rate and blood pressure. One with nature: No matter what age we are, participating in outdoor activities will make us feel more peaceful and balanced. In addition, this also helps to improve concentration, better connect with others. If we can't go out too much, just sitting by the window, watching pictures of nature, growing indoor plants will also make us closer to nature. Go to sleep more: Nowadays, we often feel like we have too much to do to be able to go to bed early. However, this is completely wrong because the brain will need to rest while we sleep in order to function properly. This also helps our thinking to be clearer, the mind to be alert and to handle stress will also be better. Physically, the immune system will also be strengthened, weight easier to control. Therefore, it is recommended to sleep about 7-8 hours every night.

Exercise: When there are stressors in your life, being active can bring you back to your previous equilibrium. Put on your favorite playlist and dance in the room, walk around the house... to get rid of the stressful mind, live in the present to be ready for other challenges in this life. Giving: Picking up trash at work, bringing a meal to a sick neighbor... are ways to give positive energy into this life. Helping others is also a way to exercise the body and mind, boost self-esteem and build a social support system, and most importantly, feel happier. Find happy people: Embrace the emotions of others and choose a space and environment with people who are happy and have a positive outlook on life, even when they are facing some challenge. Happiness is one of the very positive emotions to absorb, and we should spread that to those around us as well. Plan for a getaway: When you have a day off, it's possible to get out of your living quarters, which can be just places that are idyllic and provide a sense of relaxation. It may not be possible to travel right now but still plan ahead because it will also make us more excited because there is something to look forward to in the future, like a beach or a show Performing arts requires a reservation in advance. Gratitude: Let's slow down a bit and jot down the things we're grateful for in life, this will make us realize that even if some troubles are going on, there's still a lot of good in the world. world has come to us, besides this habit also distracts us from other negative feelings. Maybe think of someone who has helped us, be it small or big, and then write a thank you letter. Even if that letter was never sent, it would still be a good deed for our spirits. Write your thoughts in a notebook: Writing down your thoughts and feelings is a great way to calm the mind and simplify all problems. Journaling will make us realize that our worries and fears are not really that big. Can write these things in a notebook, phone... and let's write the most honest feelings because this is a diary for ourselves. Mental nourishment: Maybe try starting with meditation every morning, this is not necessarily related to spiritual problems but this is simply a way to deal with stress and improve our mood . Seek help when needed: If a problem occurs, don't pretend it's nothing, but look to mentors and support to help us. This will make us have a different view of our situation, thereby making better decisions. Although the problem may not be resolved immediately and the stress will still be there, we will feel energized by these supports.

3. Conclusion

Loving yourself and taking care of yourself has never been easy and can be immediately effective. This requires us to have the most suitable self-care methods and persevere in practicing them every day.

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