Self-Care Ideas for Women? Who has time? But as women that can take a toll.
You say you will sit down, but then the phone rings, and then you remember you were supposed to call your mom, then your kid texts that he forgot his homework and needs you to bring it to school. On and on. You know you need to stop, but you just can’t seem to. Also, you are not getting any younger. You need more body and mind maintenance, not less. Self-care ideas are too far down the list for you.
Why Self-Care for Women
If you do, on the rare occasion, take a break and get your nails done, have a massage, or calmly sit without moving and just stare at the wall, you justify it because women have been told the main reason to practice self-care is so you can better care for others. While this is valid, the logic is flawed, incomplete.
You need to practice self-care because you are a valuable, worthy, and important person. This is the only reason you need.
Snuggle in for a cuppa wise sharing and advice about great self-care ideas for women that your dear friend would tweet you about if she could. Heave a sigh of relief. There is a way out of feeling overwhelmed.
5 Self-Care Ideas for Women
These 5 self-care techniques will gently calm your mind, body, and spirit, all taxed during your busy life.
1. Self-care Ideas for More Sleep
Confession, maybe TMI, I love to spoon at night. The soothing comfort of snuggling and hugs brings me instant relaxation. When I don’t get a nice spooning in, I’ve found that a weighted blanket does the trick. Manufacturers list suggested weight sizes based on your body weight.
I ordered a blanket based on a 12-15 lb recommendation, and I felt trapped under its heft. But there was so much hype about how great weighted blankets are for relaxation that I gave it another go. This last Black Friday, I ordered a child’s 5-pound blanket for 20 bucks. (See resources section.) This blanket was the answer for me! It was just enough weight and size without being overwhelming.
Getting enough sleep is one of the easiest ways to improve your mood and energy levels. And getting yourself to bed on time and creating a relaxing setting is a big self-care act you can do for yourself every day.
2. Emotional Self-Care
You cannot carry everyone else burdens all the time.
Distract yourself if you need; go on a walk, call a friend or take time for a few slow deep breaths.
3. Check Off the Basics
Yep, eat healthily and exercise. The basics are crucial to your well-being. To remind yourself of what, why, and how you should be meeting these basics, check out these posts:
Do You Know the Healthiest Diet for You?
What Should I Eat to be Healthy? Confused?
No self-care routine is complete or as effective if you ignore these basics.
4. Let Go of Expectations
Give yourself a break. Go on that weeklong spa vacation you’ve been dreaming of for 20 years or take a day off work. You’ll feel better. And you’ll also be able to focus more clearly on what matters most.
5. Self-Care Ideas for the Holidays
Holidays are fun. Did you forget?
Remember what you most loved about the holidays as a child: Family or friend get-togethers, counting the presents under the tree, or driving around looking at the holiday lights. Do that and worry less about checking your (to-do) list twice.
Conclusion
These 5 self-care techniques gently calm your mind, body, and spirit; all taxed during the holiday frenzy. Weighted blankets for sleep, curtailing over-empathy, eating healthy and exercising, letting go of expectations, and remembering holidays are fun.
Go and enjoy “your one wild and precious life”! (quote by Mary Oliver)
This blog post is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat any health condition or to be prescriptive for anyone. Always be sure to work with your healthcare practitioner before making any changes.
Resources
1) Topcee Weighted Blanket for Kids on Amazon
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