Self-Care Tips & Ideas Part 2

"Inch by inch, life’s a cinch. Yard by yard, life’s hard." ― John Bytheway

This is the second installment in a two-part series on self-care. If you missed the first one go ahead and read that first.

To successfully implement a new self-care practice consider habit stacking. “Attach” the new activity to an existing habit. Complete a current established action and immediately follow it up with the new action.
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Self-Care Tips & Ideas Part 1

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." ― Robert Louis Stevenson

What do you think of when you hear the term self- care?

According to the National Institutes of Health, self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health.

There are many activities you can engage in to take care of yourself physically and emotionally. Set time aside every day to engage in some form of self care, even if it’s only for 5 minutes.

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How Meditation Can Help the Mind and Body

"The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear." ― Rumi

Meditation has many benefits for your emotional well-being as well as your physical health. Meditating in the morning can help you start the day off right and remain calm throughout the day. When practiced in the evening it may help you wind down from the day and promote a good night’s sleep. Meditation may also be useful in relieving stress and anxiety.
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