Self-care
23 Ways to Relax After a Long, Tiring Day
After having a long, tiring day at work or at home, we all want to take some rest and just relax. It’s so important for our mental and physical well-being that we take a peaceful break from our obligations and responsibilities, and do the things that relax our body and soul. Life can be pretty stressful at times, and during those days we forget to pay attention to ourselves. Ignoring our own well-being and self-care can trigger more stress and anxiety, and make things harder for us to deal with. When we relax, especially after a long, tiring day – the flow of blood increases around our body giving us more…
16 Thoughtful and Relaxing Self-care Gift Ideas for This Holiday
Self-care is not a luxury. It’s a necessity for your happiness and well-being. It’s all the steps an individual can take to manage stressors in his or her life, and take care of his or her own health and well-being. Especially, during a stressful time like this, it’s even more important that we take time to relax and destress for our emotional and mental health. Finding inner peace is essential during these uncertain times. It’s so nice to receive a thoughtful gift that can help take stress off your shoulders and offer you even just a few moments of relaxation. Here I’ve shared some of my top picks for holiday…
6 Tips for Saying No to People Without Feeling Guilty
Saying “no” to others when we don’t want to say “yes” is something most of us need to learn in order to simplify our lives. It’s a form of self-care, too. But sometime it’s really difficult to say “no” to other people, especially if you are a kind person and really want to help them. You may have time constraints or other priorities and commitments that won’t allow you to do something for somebody. But you are afraid that if you say straight “no” to them, it might hurt his/her feeling. You are also afraid if you reject him/her, the person may get unhappy or angry, which may lead to an…
10 Effective Ways to Make Time for the Things You Love
In our every day busy schedules, between our jobs, family, obligations, and chores, it’s hard to find time even for the things we need to do. How will we then make time for the things we love and really want to do? Many people give this excuse – “I’m too busy, and I simply don’t have time for anything extra.” But it’s important to create space and time for the things that make you feel alive. Making time to do the things for yourself will not only make you happy and keep you sane, but it will also make you more productive and reduce your stress. Maybe you love to…
11 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Stress
Stress and anxiety are a common experience for most people these days. Around 70 percent of American adults reported that they experience some sort of stress every day, and they would like to reduce their stress levels. In this day and age, people work longer hours, their kids have more extra-curricular activities, and they usually have more packed schedules than their previous generations did. This can be both exciting and enriching. But a busy lifestyle can also lead to feelings of constant stress, anxiety, and chaos. Also, in the last two years or during the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all of us have experienced higher level of stress, anxiety, fear, sadness, and loneliness.…
51 Little Pleasures of Life to Brighten Your Day
Sometimes, it’s the little pleasures of life that makes the big difference. There are so many little things around us that give us happiness, create moments of joy, lift our spirits, and brighten our days. They don’t cost us much or anything at all. Most of them are completely free in term of money but things we find immense pleasure in. They provide moments of pure magic that bring us firmly back into the present moments and make our life more enjoyable and meaningful. While pursuing our long-term goals and taking care of our obligations, we often forget to slow down and take time to reflect on the little things.…
