How To Take Care Of Yourself : For Beginners

Today's post is all about self care. For the days when everything feels dull and hard to cope with. For the rainy days even when the sun is in fact shining! We all have those days, so what better way to deal with them than to PROPERLY take care of yourself in the way that's best for you.

Even on good days, taking care of ourselves never seems to be a priority or a thought that even crosses our minds. And, yes I do seem to mention it in almost every post but it really is very crucial and important.

Anyhow, let's get to the interesting stuff.

1. Comfy Clothes

An obvious one, but yes, comfy clothes are SO underrated. If it's been one of those days, I love to come home and change in to my comfiest clothes which, most often than not, involve pyjama bottoms and a dressing gown. You can never go wrong! If it's one of those days right from the moment I wake up, I do make an effort to wear comfy (but still suitable for work) clothes if I have work on that day, because there's nothing worse than tight uncomfortable clothes.

2. Blankets, Fairy Lights and Candles

Once I've changed in to comfy clothes, I then snuggle up somewhere comfy with some blankets (my dogs too) and then I like to put on some candles and gentle lighting e.g fairy lights or little lamps. One lamp that I'd recommend, pricey but good, is the himalayan salt rock lamp. You can get them on Amazon. They're very calming / nice to have.

3. Herbal Tea's

Herbal tea's are another favourite of mine, there is such a variety of different flavours, if you're a hater of green tea, I'm sure you could find a flavoured one to your taste. My all time favourite has got to be Chamomile tea. Not only does it taste nice, but it's soothing and is said to help PMS, and fight anxiety and depression. Give it a try, trust me, you won't be disappointed. Or there's always the classic cup of tea accompanied by some biscuits of your choice!

4. Lighthearted / Funny / Animation Films

Whenever I feel like s**t, I like to put on films from my childhood, which are mostly animation. They always make me feel much better. I don't know about you but on those type of days I just have no brain juice left so personally, I never go for any type of film or tv programme that requires a lot of concentration.

5. To Do Lists

When I feel like I have a lot to do, I like to write it all down and actually look at what it is that I have to do in that day. It sounds silly I know, but writing it out on a bit of paper almost always makes me realise that really, my brain was overdoing it and there's not all that much that I need to get done! If completing all of those tasks still feels impossible, prioritise the one that you know you'll feel better for getting done.

6. Avoid Social Media

Now when I say 'avoid social media', I don't mean completely isolate yourself from everyone, just be careful. Sometimes it can do more harm than good, especially on the s**t days because you sit and scroll through Instagram comparing yourself to all these other people who appear to lead a happy and perfect life, and whilst they may be happy nobody's life is ever perfect, just like yours and mine isn't. Keep that in mind!

7. Allow and Accept

Last but the most important point, just allow those days to happen. If you need to have a slow day, have one, give yourself a day or however long, to switch the off button and just chill - easier said than done I know, but try your best to do the things that are relaxing for you.

Ciao for now :).