How do you take care of yourself?

[hereforthememe]

As the title suggests really...

Whether it is simple self-care tips, or the deeper heavier tit. How do you look after yourself?

For context, I always seem to have some kind of relationship going on. I really want to focus on number 1 and figure myself out. The thing is, I don't always know how to just look after myself and rely on myself.

What sort of things do you do?

 

[Lady Macbeth]

I have done weight training my whole adult life-makes one feel strong and creates a toned body. Excellent for mental health too. I really recommend it. We are currently in lockdown so I am doing Youtube sessions.

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Yoga, I found it incredible beneficial for my mental health and as a bonus it also keeps you fit

One of the other things I enjoy is taking the dogs for a walk

But if your question is a general how can I be more independant and less reliant on a relationship then I can’t really help. I’ve always been super independant in terms of not “needing” anybody. I am happy to spend time by myself doing my own thing.

 

[Shoequeen91]

As boring as it sounds, working out really is the best thing. Mainly cycling and weight lifting (for me). Taking that hour to myself where I do something to get the blood pumping. Headphones in and no other distractions.

Also treating myself to something once a month. If I want something, I buy it (within reason as I’m trying to also save like a mad woman).

 

[Piff paff puff]

Healthy lifestyle. Good for the mind and body

 

[MyLittlePony25]

Little self care things I do:

•paint my nails - try to do this every week
•facemasks
•bubble baths with bath salts
•scented candles and oil diffusers - lavender and chamomile to help with anxiety
•practise mindfulness & relaxation
•avoid alcohol as much as possible
•multivitamins!
•eat my 5 a day
•get outside for half an hour a day
•take time for hobbies such as horse riding, art & photography, makeup
•colouring in the evenings as it doesn’t take much brainpower and something about it is relaxing
•keep my home clean & tidy - a messy home stresses me out
•try to cut down on social media time
•try to get as much sleep as possible

 

[mehere]

For my mental and emotional wellbeing - the best thing I ever did was to get therapy and deal with my issues (thanks lockdown ).
Now I'm in a much better mental space, the things I do to look after myself include:
- beauty treatments (massage, nails, hair)
- meditate, yoga
- have a long bath
- read a book

But I think the thing that's made the most difference is I've become more selfish with my time. I no longer give every person in my life access to me. I take whole weekends and spend them by myself when I feel drained, or just need to think things through. From having therapy I've learnt to set boundaries with friends and family and removed all the unhealthy relationships in my life.