Self care is and essential part of us that needs to be nurtured in order for us to function properly and live happily. On this blog, I talk A LOT about self care and it’s importance, as well as give many examples and ideas of self care (I even made a 14 day challenge!). But did you know that there are actually 5 different area’s of self care that are in need of different kinds of nurturing? One of them in which, sometimes, can be overlooked.
So let’s get into it, shall we?
What Is Self Care?
Self care is essentially providing yourself the resources you need in order to function at your best. It’s the intentioaln actions of taking time for YOU, for prioritizing what your body needs and nourishing your body, every day. Asking yourself on a regular basis ” How am I feeling right now and what do I need right now in order to feel better?”. Ever heard of the saying “You can’t pour from an empty cup”? Well, it’s true! In order to be your best and give your best to others, you need to feel your best. Recognizing that taking time for you and to fill up your own cup is not selfish, it’s growth.
What Are The 5 Area’s Of Self-Care?
Some may think that a quick bath and 5 minute workout are enough to cover all their self care needs. And if that seems to work for you, than power to you! But we actually have 5 area’s of self care that need tending to for us to feel optimal. Here are the 5 area’s of self care:
Physical
Physical self care refers to getting enough sleep, eating nourishing foods, moving your body through exercise, and drinking enough water. Making these a priority every single day (or MOST days) can have a great positive effect on your overall wellness.
emotional
Emotional self care refers to paying attention and tending to your feelings and thoughts. Acknowledging how you’re feeling, talking through those feelings with someone you trust or writing them down through journaling, can be a positive way of moving through those emotions.
Spiritual Self Care
Spiritual self care refers to nurturing your spirit and allowing you to think bigger than yourself (some refer to this as your Higher Self). Activities like Meditation, Yoga, Prayer or even getting out into nature are examples of this category of self care.
Relational Self care
Relational self care refers to the connections and relationships you have with others. It’s about strengthening those bonds with the people you care about; feeling trust, love and appreciation being reciprocated from those relationships. The people you surround yourself with can have a significant impact on your life, so make sure you’re surrounding yourself with the ones that bring your heart bliss.
Cognitive self care
Cognitive self care refers to how we think about ourselves and others. It’s often one that goes overlooked but can have a significant impact on our mental health if we don’t tend to it. Positive self-talk, openness to learning and growing are all ways to take care of this area of self care.
I believe all these areas of self care are very important to function at your best and be able to live a life you can feel happy about. Making time and adapting habits to up your self care routine is imperative and should be made a priority every day. Maybe it feels overwhelming seeing all these areas that need tending to, but the truth is, small positive changes and habits every day can create massive positive impacts. Start small, and begin building a routine from there. Do it for you, and make your wellness a priority!
Tiffanie
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