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Self-care ideas: Define self-care on your own terms

We all have assumptions about what self-care should look like. But only you really know what your mind, body, and spirit need to excel. Maybe it's unwinding in front of the television. Perhaps it's finding a therapist to support you.

To help you understand what self-care looks like to you, start by noticing what makes you feel energised and what makes you feel drained.

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Self-care ideas: Change how you think

Many people work with a trade-off mentality - in order to add one thing, we need to take time away somewhere else. There are indeed limits to our time, but this mindset stops us from making positive changes.

The solution to self-care is not to have a better routine.

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Not enough time for self-care

Not enough time for self-care

Many people struggle to find the time to take care of their mental and physical health. It is especially difficult for students and young professionals that find the need to prioritise their learning and work overwhelming. At the end of the day, they have little remaining energy ...

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Self-care ideas: Check for all-or-nothing thinking

Pay attention to how you think regarding making time for yourself. Many people believe they have to overhaul their lifestyle overnight, so they avoid making any changes.

Notice when your mind leans toward the all-or-nothing mentality. Then start to explore small, doable ch...

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Seek opportunities to integrate self-care

The most sustainable self-care solutions come from combining different parts of our lives.

For example, self-care time could enrich your career (a meeting while walking), support your town (tidying up the neighbourhood), or grow your relationships (streaming yoga videos wi...

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