You’ve made it to the end of yet another stressful week and you deserve some long overdue “me” time. When we’re overworked, stressed and being pulled in a million different directions, taking care of ourselves is often the last thing on our minds.
When it comes to self-care we often think that we need a luxurious getaway at a remote, exotic destination to truly unwind. The truth is a little goes a long way when it comes to self care. Small acts are all you need to reduce stress, refocus, and avoid burnout. You don’t need an expensive weekend at the spa to take some time for yourself and attend to your needs. You deserve a weekend that is totally devoted to you! Set aside some time this weekend and indulge in one of these relaxing self-care tips!
Get Creative: Alleviate stress and connect with your emotions through introspective, self-expression. Paint, draw, sew, knit, write, sing, sculpt- there are so many ways to emotionally express yourself!
Listen To Music: Studies show that when we listen to our favorite songs we release dopamine and oxytocin, two hormones that are associated with positive feelings that are linked to bonding, sex, drugs and eating! Music can also help with anxiety, physical pain and boosting immunity!
Try Something New: Is there a restaurant, flea market or a museum that you’ve been dying to visit? Maybe there’s a book you haven’t finished or a knitting project you’ve been wanting to tackle. This is the weekend to do it!
Try A New Recipe: Take the time to nourish yourself with a new recipe! Buy whole ingredients and see what you can do in the kitchen! You’ll be so impressed by what you can accomplish while taking care of your health and your body!
Take A Fitness Class: Drop into a fitness class! If you’d rather not sweat in a class, use the money you saved this weekend by not going out for brunch or drinks to buy some new fitness apparel.
Go For A Hike: Nature offers us the chance to get in touch with our creativity, our senses, our bodies and our emotions. Getting outdoors and physically challenging yourself while taking in beautiful views is a one of a kind reward.
Unplug: As much as we love taking part in social media on the weekends, scrolling through our various feeds can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Take the time to turn your phone and laptop off for an hour to reconnect to the present moment and your surroundings. Who knows- you may even turn your phone off for the entire weekend!
Change Your Sheets: We’re not changing our sheets nearly as often as we should be, which leads to restless nights of tossing and turning. Toss some fresh sheets on the bed and rest easy surrounded by soft linens and lovely scents you can sink into.
Turn Down Plans: This weekend is all about you! No need to indulge in obligatory plans. Your friends and family will still love you next weekend, promise.
Stargaze: Look up and ponder the night sky by taking in a brilliant starry night. Recent studies show that gazing at the night sky can make you kinder and give you a sense of awe that will help you feel more connected to those around you and yourself.
