Self-Care Month Starts This 24th June; 7 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself Physically And Mentally In Everyday Life

Self-Care Month:  The World Health Organization took a step forward to recognise the significance of self-care by declaring 24th June to 24 July as self-care month. The month dedicated to self-care actions and interventions starts today i.e., 24th June, and concludes on 24 July, recognised as the ‘Self-care Day’ with the symbolic meaning that self-care should be practiced 24 hours and 7 days a week. 

Keeping up with the spirit of this thoughtful initiative, here are 7 tips and methods you can incorporate into your daily life to look after your mental and physical health every day.   

But first, have breakfast 

We have all heard it at least once, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” and yet how many of us follow? Surely, the lure of watching reels is more tempting than the meal on the table but make it a self-regulating rule to not touch your phone till you have had breakfast. It will help you kick-start your day on a fulfilling note. 

Don’t skip the lunchtime walk

As employees of desk jobs, our bodies get less body movements as it is. Post-lunch strolls are an efficacious practice to complete your step counts, get moving, and also break the monotony of sticking to your chair and desk. 

Drink water, refill, repeat 

How many times a bottle you fill in the morning continue through till the evening? Take note of your water intake, and try to drink it every 20 minutes. Then refill your bottles hourly, to get a short movement break and also bring fresh water.  

Take time for your interests & hobbies 

For most of us our passions, interests, and hobbies have become a thing of the past because the hectic schedules have dulled the luster they carried. However, only you can do what you enjoy. Every week take some time out to follow your hobbies and interests. 

Declutter, your mind & space 

Take 10-20 minutes out of your day to declutter your space and mind. Write the wins of the day, challenges of the day, or any type of journaling to take it off your mind, and take out the clutter from your desk, workspace, etc for space cleansing. 

Garden 

Get messy. It is often cited in numerous reports that people who spend time working in the soil are generally happier, healthier, and more productive. Not to forget the sense of accomplishment it brings and your hand-grown veggies. 

Move daily 

Exercising does not mean spending two hours in a gym pumping muscles. You can work out for just 20 minutes a day. Switch between slow stretching to cardio and explore further the ways you like to move. 

These are some simple joys in life that will prove to be potent in keeping you healthier and happier every day. Take simple and small steps to indulge in self-care gradually.