106: How to Incorporate Small Acts of Self-Care into Every Day

We tend to think of self-care as extravagant events that are time consuming or expensive. And those things are nice, but there is more to self-care than that!

So today I’m talking about little ways we can take care of ourselves each day.

In this episode, I share…

• Easy tips you can implement to make your life easier

• Things you can do that make you feel better

• Ways to build momentum for yourself to get things done

The specific advice I have is:

• Wake up earlier

Just waking up 15 to 20 minutes earlier can prevent that morning rush.

• Go to bed earlier

Make sure you get the rest you need.

• Before you log off, plan the next day

Set yourself up to get ahead for tomorrow.

• Don’t check your email first thing in the morning

Instead of checking your email right away, knock out one or two tiny things to build momentum for yourself.

• Chug a glass of water BEFORE your coffee

Get a new water bottle that you like to make drinking water more enjoyable.

• Write down 3 things you’re thankful for

Shift yourself to a place of abundance and gratitude, even with small things.

• Move your body

This can make such a difference in productivity and mental health, so do something to incorporate movement every day.

• Eat healthy snacks

Do not eat at your desk, and have healthy snacks that are high in protein prepped and ready to go.

• Get fresh air as much as you can

Take calls outside or open up your windows while you work.

• Have some scents around that you like and focus music playing

Create a space for yourself that you enjoy being in.

• Leave your phone in another room

You shouldn’t be on your phone all day everyday so remove the temptation.

At a baseline, you are allowed to incorporate joy and self-care into every day. Take care of yourself and find little ways to make yourself happy.

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